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Trip from Fayetteville, 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

1h 12m

Distance

50.6 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

Downtown Fayetteville, GA, GA

Fayetteville, GA

Joshua Brown

city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Johns Creek, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Glynn Street North, GA 141 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 24.7 mi 28m
Glynn Street North 12.1 mi 19m
GA 141 6.2 mi 10m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard 3.6 mi 4m
Forest Parkway 1.2 mi 2m
Old Dixie Road 0.8 mi 1m
Groomsbridge Road 0.5 mi 2m
Grove Point Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter — 24.7 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on GA 85; GA 92

12 mi · 19 min · Glynn Street North
Use the left lane.
2

Turn right onto GA 331

1.2 mi · 2 min · Forest Parkway
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto US 19; US 41; GA 3

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Dixie Road
4

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 285 East Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 285

25 mi · 28 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 31 Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto GA 141

3.6 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9

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.
10

Turn left onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Grove Point Road
11

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
12

Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

270 ft · 11 sec · Morgan Hill Court
13

Arrive at destination

Morgan Hill Court

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Lake City, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake City, GA

25 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.

Popular next leg

Lake City, GA to Johns Creek, GA

38.5 mi · 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Morrow, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Fayetteville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.1 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
14.1 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the ramp toward I 285 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 285 East
5
14.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge onto I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.6 mi into trip | ~53m 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
39.8 mi into trip | ~54m 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
43.7 mi into trip | ~59m 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

$7.91 one way

$15.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.65 $17.30
premium $4.70 $9.36 $18.73
diesel $5.61 $11.17 $22.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.43 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 16, 2026

Origin

Fayetteville, GA

Afternoon in Fayetteville on Saturday

Local time

3:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johns Creek, GA

Afternoon in Johns Creek on Saturday

Local time

3:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Lake City, GA

25 mi in

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

1 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

1h 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

50.6 mi in 1h 12m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 14.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Fayetteville, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dahlonega along the way.

Dahlonega

43.7 mi in | ~59m | via GA 141

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Johns Creek, GA before heading back.

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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