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Trip from DeKalb County, 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

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

county in Georgia, United States

DeKalb County, GA

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Johns Creek, GA

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Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 9/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | GA 10 / Memorial Drive

Turn right onto GA 10 / Memorial Drive

Navigation decision point

7
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 285 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 285 North
7
11.6 mi into trip | ~16m 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
11.8 mi into trip | ~16m 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
15.7 mi into trip | ~22m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

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

15.7 mi in | ~22m | via GA 141

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter — 9.4 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Durham Park Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Durham Park Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Kensington Road
3

Turn slight right

136 ft · 7 sec
4

Turn slight right onto Camp Road

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Camp Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto Camp Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Camp Road
6

Turn right onto GA 10

227 ft · 3 sec · Memorial Drive
7

Continue on GA 10

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Memorial Drive
8

Turn left

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 285 North Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto I 285

9.4 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 31 Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto GA 141

3.6 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13

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.
14

Turn left onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Grove Point Road
15

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
16

Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

270 ft · 11 sec · Morgan Hill Court
17

Arrive at destination

Morgan Hill Court

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.55 one way

$7.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

DeKalb County, GA

Morning in DeKalb County on Saturday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johns Creek, GA

Morning in Johns Creek on Saturday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

35m 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 DeKalb County, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 22.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, GA 141, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from DeKalb County, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.55 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.

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.

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.

On the drive from DeKalb County, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dahlonega along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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