Trip from Chatsworth, GA to Johns Creek, GA

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

75.2 mi

121 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 55m

8 AM

2h 12m

10 AM

2h 1m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 2m

5 PM

2h 11m

8 PM

1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Chatsworth, GA

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Johns Creek, GA

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Trip Overview

Connecting Chatsworth to Johns Creek, this 75.2-mile journey takes approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget about $12 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Georgia locations. The route keeps you within the Southeast region, transitioning from the rural feel of Chatsworth toward the suburban environment of Johns Creek. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or build in your own breaks as needed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

37.6 miles from Chatsworth, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend roughly 29% of your time on highways, with the remainder of the trip navigating smaller roads. The longest stretch you will encounter is a 13-mile segment on South 3rd Avenue, which serves as one of the primary arteries for this trip. You will also spend significant time navigating via APD Highway and Old State Hwy 61 as you progress toward your destination. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, the drive feels more intimate and varied than a standard high-speed highway transit.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South 3rd Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.2 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / slight right lanes.

27.5 mi into trip | ~43m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

27.7 mi into trip | ~43m in | GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway

Merge onto GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

39.9 mi into trip | ~59m in | GA 372; GA 5 Business

Take the exit onto GA 372; GA 5 Business toward GA 372, GA 5 Business

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward GA 372, GA 5 Business

43.4 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | GA 372 / A. W. Roberts Drive

Turn left onto GA 372 / A. W. Roberts Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South 3rd Avenue	13 mi	18m
APD Highway	12.2 mi	15m
Old State Hwy 61	11.6 mi	20m
Ball Ground Road	8.9 mi	12m
Peachtree Parkway	7 mi	9m
GA 372	3.5 mi	5m
Medlock Bridge Road	3.3 mi	4m
Bethelview Road	3.3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: South 3rd Avenue — 13 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chatsworth, GA and Johns Creek, GA.

Start on this road

116 ft · 12 sec · this road

Turn left

103 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto US 76; US 411; GA 61

13 mi · 18 min · South 3rd Avenue

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto GA 136

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Nicklesville Road Northeast

Continue on GA 136

12 mi · 20 min · Old State Hwy 61

Enter roundabout onto GA 136

128 ft · 2 sec · Perrow Highway

Continue on GA 136

2.2 mi · 2 min · Perrow Highway

Enter roundabout onto GA 136

35 ft · 0 sec · Perrow Highway

Continue on GA 136

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Perrow Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.1 mi · 34 sec

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

261 ft · 8 sec

Merge onto GA 5; GA 515

12 mi · 15 min · APD Highway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit onto GA 372; GA 5 Business

0.1 mi · 16 sec · GA 372; GA 5 Business

Toward GA 372, GA 5 Business Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn left onto GA 372; GA 5 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · GA 372; GA 5 Business

Turn slight right onto GA 372; GA 5 Business

1.9 mi · 2 min · GA 372; GA 5 Business

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto GA 372

0.2 mi · 38 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 372

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gilmer Ferry Road

Continue on GA 372

6.0 mi · 8 min · Ball Ground Road

Enter roundabout onto GA 372

132 ft · 2 sec · Ball Ground Road

Continue on GA 372

2.9 mi · 4 min · Ball Ground Road

Turn left onto GA 20

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cumming Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 20

1.8 mi · 2 min · Canton Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto GA 371

2.2 mi · 3 min · Post Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Kelly Mill Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto GA 141

3.3 mi · 5 min · Bethelview Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 141

7.0 mi · 9 min · Peachtree Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 141

3.3 mi · 4 min · Medlock Bridge Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Grove Point Road

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

270 ft · 11 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Arrive at destination

Morgan Hill Court

Trip Plan

Given the 1-hour and 54-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since the route involves several turns and local roads, stay alert to your navigation tools throughout the trip to ensure you stay on the correct path. While you don't strictly need to plan for stops, consider your personal comfort and stretch your legs if you feel the need to break up the drive. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind, and try to fill up before you leave Chatsworth to avoid any mid-trip inconveniences. Because this is a shorter drive, you have the freedom to hit the road whenever it best fits your schedule without the pressure of an overnight itinerary.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 37.6 miles from Chatsworth, GA, or about 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 75.2 miles or 1h 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.6 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johns Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Chatsworth, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chatsworth, GA

This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chatsworth, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on South 3rd Avenue for about 13 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.6 mi from Chatsworth, GA · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, TN

38 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cleveland, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cleveland, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Chatsworth, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Johns Creek, GA

The final approach into Johns Creek, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Johns Creek, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.03 one way

$24.07 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$13.11	$26.23
premium	$4.78	$14.15	$28.29
diesel	$5.64	$16.71	$33.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.6	$7.90	$3.61
Efficient EV	18.8	$6.58	$3.01
EV Truck/SUV	30.1	$10.53	$4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Chatsworth, GA

Evening in Chatsworth on Sunday

Local time

8:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johns Creek, GA

Evening in Johns Creek on Sunday

Local time

8:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Cleveland, TN

38 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 54m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chatsworth, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South 3rd Avenue, APD Highway, Old State Hwy 61. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.6 miles from Chatsworth, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Chatsworth, GA to Johns Creek, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Chatsworth, GA to Johns Creek, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Johns Creek, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Chatsworth, GA

Johns Creek, GA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

1h 54m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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