Origin
DeKalb County, GA
Morning in DeKalb County on Saturday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeKalb County, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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This 22.7-mile drive from DeKalb County, GA, to Johns Creek, GA, is a manageable 35-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll navigate primarily using The Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, GA 141, and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, with about 27% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $4, and with no recommended stops, it's a straightforward transit. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion within the Southeast region without needing an overnight stay.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 35-minute transit. While 27% of the route involves highway driving, including a 9.4-mile stretch on the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, the overall feel is more about navigating surface streets and connecting roads. The drive will likely transition between faster highway sections and more controlled, signal-heavy local road segments as you make your way toward Johns Creek. This profile means you'll be adjusting your speed and attention frequently throughout the 22.7 miles.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near GA 10 / Memorial Drive.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (GA 10 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto GA 10 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward I 285 North
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from DeKalb County, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dahlonega along the way.
Dahlonega
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| GA 141 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Durham Park Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Camp Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kensington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between DeKalb County, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
Start on Durham Park Road
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Road
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto Camp Road
At end of road, turn left onto Camp Road
Turn right onto GA 10
Continue on GA 10
Turn left
Merge onto I 285
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto GA 141
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in DeKalb County on Saturday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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