Origin
Folkston, GA
Afternoon in Folkston on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Folkston, GA to Johns Creek, GA
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
311.2 mi
501 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
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6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johns Creek, GA
Thomas K
Trip Overview
The drive from Folkston, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 311.2 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Love Street, Okefenokee Drive, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.6 miles from Folkston, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 55m drive with frequent turns across 311.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Love Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Folkston, GA to Johns Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Love Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Okefenokee Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carswell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Georgia Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Albany Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Love Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folkston, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on Magnolia Street
220 ft
·
11 sec
·
Magnolia Street
2
Turn right onto Love Street
259 ft
·
17 sec
·
Love Street
3
Turn left onto Okefenokee Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Okefenokee Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd Street
5
Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
32 mi
·
39 min
·
US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
6
Continue on Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Carswell Avenue
7
Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Georgia Parkway
8
Continue on Albany Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Albany Highway
9
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
10
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
6 min
11
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
5 min
12
Continue straight
4.5 mi
·
6 min
13
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
14
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
17
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 2nd Street
19
Turn right onto Forrest Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Forrest Avenue
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 12th Street
21
Continue on US Highway 41 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 41 North
22
Take the ramp right
92 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
24
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
53 min
25
Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
27
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
28
Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
29
Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
30
Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
31
Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
32
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
33
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
34
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
269 ft
·
12 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
35
Arrive at your destination
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 155.6 miles from Folkston, GA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.6 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 2m
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 Folkston, 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 Folkston, GA
This is one driving day of about 311.2 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Folkston, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.6 mi from Folkston, GA · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.6 miles from Folkston, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.80 one way
$99.61 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $54.26 | $108.53 |
| premium | $4.78 | $58.54 | $117.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.14 | $138.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.4 | 1 | $32.68 | $14.94 |
| Efficient EV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.23 | $12.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.5 | 1 | $43.57 | $19.92 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Johns Creek, GA
Afternoon in Johns Creek on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
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
5 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
4h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Folkston, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 311.2 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Love Street, Okefenokee Drive, 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.6 miles from Folkston, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Folkston, GA to Johns Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Folkston, GA to Johns Creek, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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