Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Afternoon in Johns Creek on Wednesday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Baldwin, GA
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
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6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johns Creek, GA
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Baldwin, GA
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Trip Overview
This 57.5-mile drive from Johns Creek, GA, to Baldwin, GA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Primarily utilizing Lanier Parkway and Cornelia Highway, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, it's an economical journey through Georgia's Southeast region. The mixed driving profile means you'll experience a blend of road types, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding. Consider this a convenient option for a short, manageable road trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this journey, with 44% of the route on highways. You'll navigate stretches like Lanier Parkway, including one uninterrupted segment of 20.3 miles, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. The road character shifts, blending faster highway sections with more local road driving as you progress towards Baldwin. Peachtree Industrial Boulevard also plays a role, contributing to the varied terrain. This isn't a monotonous interstate crawl; it's a drive with some dynamic changes to keep you engaged behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lanier Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Groomsbridge Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Groomsbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Grove Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (McGinnis Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Groomsbridge Road
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Grove Point Road
At end of road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
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McGinnis Ferry Road
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.7 mi into trip
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~27m in
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US 23
Turn left onto US 23 toward I 985 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 985 North
5
17 mi into trip
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~27m in
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I 985; US 23 / Lanier Parkway
Merge onto I 985; US 23 / Lanier Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Parkway | 20.3 mi | 21m |
| Cornelia Highway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| McGinnis Ferry Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Tommy Irwin Parkway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Buford Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Duncan Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Lanier Parkway
— 20.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Baldwin, GA.
1
Start on Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
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17 sec
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Morgan Hill Court
2
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
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Groomsbridge Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
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44 sec
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Grove Point Road
4
Turn left onto GA 141
3.3 mi
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4 min
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Medlock Bridge Road
5
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
2.3 mi
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4 min
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McGinnis Ferry Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
2.5 mi
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4 min
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McGinnis Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.3 mi
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6 min
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Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto GA 20
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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Buford Drive
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on GA 20
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 23; GA 20
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Buford Drive
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 23
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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US 23
Toward I 985 North
12
Merge onto I 985; US 23
20 mi
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21 min
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Lanier Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 23; GA 365
13 mi
·
14 min
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Cornelia Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 23; GA 365
4.6 mi
·
5 min
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Tommy Irwin Parkway
15
Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Duncan Bridge Road
16
Turn left onto Willingham Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Willingham Avenue
17
Continue on Willingham Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Willingham Street
18
Continue on Willingham Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Willingham Avenue
19
Continue on Willingham Street
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Willingham Street
20
Continue on Willingham Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Willingham Avenue
21
Turn right onto Stonepile Street
31 ft
·
1 sec
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Stonepile Street
22
Arrive at destination
Stonepile Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1-hour 15-minute duration for the 57.5 miles, you have plenty of flexibility for departure times and stops. Aim to leave Johns Creek in the morning to enjoy a full day at your destination in Baldwin. The estimated fuel cost of $9 suggests you won't need frequent, costly fill-ups, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for changes in speed limits as you transition between Lanier Parkway, Cornelia Highway, and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Since this is a quick trip, you can easily make spontaneous stops without significantly impacting your schedule.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 57.5 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 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 1h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baldwin, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Johns Creek, 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 Johns Creek, GA
This is one driving day of about 57.5 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Johns Creek, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Lanier Parkway for about 20.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 57.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baldwin, GA
The final approach into Baldwin, 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 Baldwin, 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
$8.99 one way
$17.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Baldwin, GA
Afternoon in Baldwin on Wednesday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Cleveland, TN
29 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
20 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
1h 15m 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 Johns Creek, GA to Baldwin, GA covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lanier Parkway, Cornelia Highway, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.99 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Groomsbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Grove Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (McGinnis Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Johns Creek, GA to Baldwin, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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