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Colquitt, GA
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Trip from Colquitt, GA to Johns Creek, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
240.6 mi
387 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 31m
★
6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colquitt, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colquitt, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 240.6 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Chet Atkins Parkway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.3 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.3 miles from Colquitt, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 86.3 mi | 1h 42m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 49.2 mi | 53m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 48 mi | 51m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 30 mi | 34m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| GA 141 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Crawford Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 86.3 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colquitt, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on College Street
55 ft
·
3 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn right onto North 1st Street
335 ft
·
7 sec
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North 1st Street
3
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
328 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
333 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Cuthbert Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 45; GA 91
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Cuthbert Street
6
Turn right onto GA 45; GA 91
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West College Street
7
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Crawford Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 27; GA 1
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 27; GA 1
19 mi
·
22 min
·
US 27; GA 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 27; GA 1
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
14
Continue on I 185
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 85
48 mi
·
51 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 69B
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto GA 14 Connector
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
GA 14 Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 285
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 31
Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto GA 141
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
24
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
25
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
26
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
27
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.3 miles from Colquitt, GA, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.3 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 53 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.3 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johns Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Colquitt, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Colquitt, GA
This is one driving day of about 240.6 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Colquitt, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 86.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.3 miles from Colquitt, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 197.8 and 233.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
197.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m in
Take the exit toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69B
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
8
199.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airpor...
7
229.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m in
Take the exit toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
8
229.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
8
233.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 31m in
|
GA 141
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141 toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.62 one way
$75.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $44.53 | $89.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.12 | $106.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.26 | $11.55 |
| Efficient EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.05 | $9.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.68 | $15.40 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Johns Creek, GA
Afternoon in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Clear
0 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 8:14PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
240.6 mi in 4h 44m — 59% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 27.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.3 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 197.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 240.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 197.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,039 ft
171 ft
Total Climb
1,130 ft
Total Descent
345 ft
Highest Point
1,039 ft
~223.4 mi in
Elevation Range
868 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Colquitt, GA and Johns Creek, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta and Macon.
Atlanta
99.8 mi in
|
~2h 1m
Macon
199.2 mi in
|
~3h 49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 240.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.3 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Johns Creek, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 197.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Johns Creek, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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