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Trip from Eastman, GA to Johns Creek, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

162.9 mi

262 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 7m ★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m

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

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Eastman, GA

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Johns Creek, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eastman, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 162.9 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.47 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

81.5 miles from Eastman, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 62.1 mi 1h 7m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 22.5 mi 24m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 20.2 mi 23m
Eastman Cochran Highway 11.8 mi 16m
Terrell Starr Parkway 10.1 mi 11m
Longstreet Road 7.4 mi 10m
GA 141 6.2 mi 10m
Golden Isles Highway 5.8 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 62.1 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on College Street

284 ft · 18 sec · College Street
2

Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117

333 ft · 12 sec · 5th Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 23; GA 87

1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
4

Continue on US 23; GA 87

3.5 mi · 4 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87

3.7 mi · 4 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87

4.6 mi · 6 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
7

Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257

2.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto US 23; GA 87

4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 87 Bypass South
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn straight onto US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87; GA 112

3.1 mi · 4 min · Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Longstreet Church Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Longstreet Church Road
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on Longstreet Road

7.4 mi · 10 min · Longstreet Road
12

At end of road, turn left onto GA 358

411 ft · 8 sec · GA 358
13

Turn right onto GA 96

2.0 mi · 2 min · GA 96
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on GA 96

0.3 mi · 28 sec · GA 96
Toward Jeffersonville
15

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 16:west: Macon Use the left lane.
16

Merge onto I 16

22 mi · 24 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Toward Macon
17

Continue on I 16; GA 540

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Fall Line Freeway
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.
19

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto I 675

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227 Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22

Merge onto I 285

20 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 31 Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
25

Merge onto GA 141

3.6 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
26

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.
27

Turn left onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Grove Point Road
28

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
29

Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

270 ft · 11 sec · Morgan Hill Court
30

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 81.5 miles from Eastman, GA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 36 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.5 miles or 1h 40m 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 38m

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 Eastman, 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 Eastman, GA

This is one driving day of about 162.9 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Eastman, 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 62.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, GA

81 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.5 miles from Eastman, 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 62.1 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The bean.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Eastman, Georgia

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14785591129

Visit website

Starbucks

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Forsyth, Georgia

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mozart Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlanta, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 151.3

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17709868802

Visit website

The Creek Café + Gelato

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alpharetta, Georgia

3 mi

Choice Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chamblee, Georgia

2.5 mi

The bean.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Eastman, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14785591129

Visit website

Starbucks

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 81.5

Forsyth, Georgia

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+14787582001

Visit website

Starbucks

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 151.3

Norcross, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

+17707340364

Visit website

Mozart Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 151.3

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17709868802

Visit website

The Creek Café + Gelato

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 162.9

Alpharetta, Georgia

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17705593635

Visit website

Choice Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 151.3

Chamblee, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+16784045434

Visit website

Mojo Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128

Ellenwood, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16784892929

Visit website

WFM Coffee Bar

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 162.9

Duluth, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16785142400

Visit website

Cannonball House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 58.2

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+14787455982

Visit website

Tubman Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 58.2

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14787438544

Visit website

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 58.2

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Ocmulgee National Monument Visitors Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 58.2

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Museum of Arts and Sciences

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 58.2

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14784773232

Visit website

Mastermind Escape Games Atlanta

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 151.3

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14044803852

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 35.2 and 155.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
35.2 mi into trip | ~50m in

Turn left toward I 16:west: Macon

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 16:west: Macon
9
120.9 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 227 Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
8
131.1 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

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

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
8
152.1 mi into trip | ~3h 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
155.9 mi into trip | ~3h 5m 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

$25.47 one way

$50.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $27.85 $55.71
premium $4.70 $30.15 $60.30
diesel $5.61 $35.97 $71.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.9 0 $17.10 $7.82
Efficient EV 40.7 0 $14.25 $6.52
EV Truck/SUV 65.2 0 $22.81 $10.43

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eastman, GA

Afternoon in Eastman on Saturday

Local time

4:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johns Creek, GA

Afternoon in Johns Creek on Saturday

Local time

4:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Jackson, GA

81 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

25 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

3h 19m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 56.2
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
View on nps.gov
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 157.3
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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 134.8
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

162.9 mi in 3h 19m, mostly highway — 62.1 mi of that is on I 75.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.2 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 22 significant decision points across 162.9 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 35.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 120.9 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Eastman, GA and Johns Creek, GA, road signs point toward Jeffersonville, Macon and Greenville.

Jeffersonville

34.8 mi in | ~49m | via GA 96

Macon

35.4 mi in | ~50m | via I 16

Greenville

120.9 mi in | ~2h 23m | via I 675

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 162.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on I 75. 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 35.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 120.9 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Johns Creek, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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