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Trip from Hawkinsville, GA to Johns Creek, GA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

148.5 mi

239 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 46m ★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 50m

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

Downtown Hawkinsville, GA, GA

Hawkinsville, GA

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Johns Creek, GA

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Trip Overview

This 148.5-mile drive from Hawkinsville, GA, to Johns Creek, GA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with I-75 and the Atlanta Bypass (The Perimeter) forming the bulk of your journey. You'll also travel on Larry Justice Highway for a portion of the trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this highway-focused drive offers a straightforward passage through Georgia's Southeast region. Plan for just one recommended stop along the way, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B.

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

74.3 miles from Hawkinsville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-intensive experience on this route, with 64% of the drive being on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 67.5 miles on I-75, so be prepared for sustained highway travel. While largely focused on efficient transit, the inclusion of Larry Justice Highway suggests a potential shift in road type as you approach your destination. This drive is characterized by its directness, prioritizing speed and ease of navigation over winding scenic byways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.2 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 148.5 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 41.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.6 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

8
41.2 mi into trip | ~50m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
9
106.6 mi into trip | ~2h 1m 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
116.7 mi into trip | ~2h 13m 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
137.7 mi into trip | ~2h 38m 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
141.6 mi into trip | ~2h 43m 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 Hawkinsville, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.

Greenville

106.6 mi in | ~2h 1m | via I 675

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 67.5 mi 1h 12m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 20.2 mi 23m
Larry Justice Highway 15.9 mi 17m
Terrell Starr Parkway 10.1 mi 11m
US 341 6.3 mi 8m
GA 141 6.2 mi 10m
Perry Highway 5.5 mi 6m
Main Street 4.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 67.5 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

312 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn straight onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; GA 11 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · Progress Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 129; US 341; GA 11

1.2 mi · 1 min · 341 Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on US 341; GA 11

5.5 mi · 6 min · Perry Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 341; GA 11

4.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Continue on US 341; GA 11

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Golden Isles Highway
7

Take the exit onto US 341; GA 11

6.3 mi · 8 min · US 341; GA 11
Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto US 341; GA 11

4.3 mi · 5 min · North Perry Parkway
Use the right lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 75:north: Macon Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto I 75

18 mi · 19 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 285

20 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 31 Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto GA 141

3.6 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19

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.
20

Turn left onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Grove Point Road
21

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
22

Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

270 ft · 11 sec · Morgan Hill Court
23

Arrive at destination

Morgan Hill Court

Trip Plan

Given its manageable duration of under three hours, this trip is best suited for a single-day journey, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving earlier in the day can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Atlanta metropolitan area. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $23, you can easily pace yourself. Keep an eye on mileage markers for the 67.5-mile stretch on I-75 to gauge your progress. Make sure your vehicle is fueled before you begin to maximize your time on the road.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.3 miles from Hawkinsville, GA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.5 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.3 miles or 1h 26m 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 19m

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 Hawkinsville, 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 Hawkinsville, GA

This is one driving day of about 148.5 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hawkinsville, 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 67.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.3 mi from Hawkinsville, GA · 1h 26m into the drive

city in Alabama

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

74 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.3 miles from Hawkinsville, 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 67.5 miles.

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

$23.22 one way

$46.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $25.39 $50.78
premium $4.70 $27.48 $54.97
diesel $5.61 $32.79 $65.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.6 0 $15.59 $7.13
Efficient EV 37.1 0 $12.99 $5.94
EV Truck/SUV 59.4 0 $20.79 $9.50

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Hawkinsville, GA

Late night in Hawkinsville on Wednesday

Local time

2:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johns Creek, GA

Late night in Johns Creek on Wednesday

Local time

2:15 AM

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

3 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

2h 57m 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 Hawkinsville, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 148.5 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Larry Justice Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.3 miles from Hawkinsville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.22 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 148.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.6 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hawkinsville, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.

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