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Trip from Dade County, GA to Johns Creek, GA

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

146.8 mi

236 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 49m

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

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Downtown Johns Creek, GA, GA

Johns Creek, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dade County, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 146.8 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, I 24, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

73.4 miles from Dade County, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 55m highway drive covering 146.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.4 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 146.8 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 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

7
9.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
8
27 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 185 A Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8
123.9 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 259 Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Bi...
8
124.4 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
8
139.9 mi into trip | ~2h 41m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Dade County, GA and Johns Creek, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville and Augusta.

Tampa

123.9 mi in | ~2h 21m

Greenville

123.9 mi in | ~2h 21m

Augusta

123.9 mi in | ~2h 21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 96.4 mi 1h 44m
I 24 16.6 mi 20m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 10.5 mi 12m
I 59 7.6 mi 8m
GA 141 6.2 mi 10m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard 3.8 mi 5m
Sells Lane 0.8 mi 2m
GA 136 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 96.4 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sells Lane

0.8 mi · 2 min · Sells Lane
2

Turn left onto GA 136

0.7 mi · 1 min · GA 136
3

Turn right onto US 11; GA 58; GA 136

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn left onto GA 136

0.2 mi · 28 sec · White Oak Gap Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 59 North: Chattanooga
6

Merge onto I 59

7.6 mi · 8 min · I 59
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Merge onto I 24

17 mi · 20 min · I 24
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Exit 185 A Toward I 75 South: Atlanta Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 75

96 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 259 Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 285

11 mi · 12 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 31B Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto GA 141

3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

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.
17

Turn left onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Grove Point Road
18

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
19

Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

270 ft · 11 sec · Morgan Hill Court
20

Arrive at destination

Morgan Hill Court

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.4 miles from Dade County, GA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.4 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.4 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

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 Dade County, 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 Dade County, GA

This is one driving day of about 146.8 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dade County, 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 I 75 for about 96.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.4 mi from Dade County, GA · 1h 26m into the drive

Downtown Centre, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

73 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

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Chattanooga, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.4 miles from Dade County, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.4 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour $5 near mile 141.8
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 126.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.49 one way

$46.99 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $25.60 $51.20
premium $4.78 $27.61 $55.23
diesel $5.64 $32.61 $65.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44 0 $15.41 $7.05
Efficient EV 36.7 0 $12.85 $5.87
EV Truck/SUV 58.7 0 $20.55 $9.40

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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

Dade County, GA

Morning in Dade County on Monday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johns Creek, GA

Morning in Johns Creek on Monday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

2h 55m 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 Dade County, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 146.8 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 24, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.4 miles from Dade County, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.49 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 146.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dade County, GA and Johns Creek, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville and Augusta.

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