Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Blackshear, GA

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Drive Time

5h 28m

Distance

261.5 mi

421 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 15m ★

6 AM

5h 28m

8 AM

5h 55m

10 AM

5h 38m

12 PM

5h 35m

3 PM

5h 39m

5 PM

5h 54m

8 PM

5h 20m

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

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Johns Creek, GA

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Blackshear, GA

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Trip Overview

This 261.5-mile drive from Johns Creek, GA to Blackshear, GA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours and 28 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $41, it's an economical option for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to break it up with an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and I-16, offering a consistent driving experience. You'll be staying within the Southeast region for this entire trip, making it a familiar landscape. This is a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

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

130.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 71% of the route on interstates. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 65.6 miles on I-16, so be prepared for some extended periods of consistent speed. The character of the drive is largely defined by these main roads, offering a predictable and efficient path. While there's a dedicated Blackshear Highway Southeast near your destination, the bulk of the journey is on the interstate system, suggesting a less varied, more direct travel experience.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 261.5 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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

10.7 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 285 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 285 East

31.3 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I 675 South: Macon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward I 675 South: Macon

91.9 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Macon, Savannah

104.1 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

170.8 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 67 Toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Johns Creek, GA and Blackshear, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Vidalia.

Macon

91.9 mi in | ~1h 49m | via I 75

Savannah

91.9 mi in | ~1h 49m | via I 75

Vidalia

170.8 mi in | ~3h 15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 16	65.6 mi	1h 10m
I 75	61.6 mi	1h 6m
Blackshear Highway Southeast	34.5 mi	51m
GA 29	20.6 mi	26m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	20.1 mi	23m
US 1	13.1 mi	15m
Cedar Crossing Road	10.4 mi	21m
Terrell Starr Parkway	10.2 mi	11m

Longest stretch: I 16 — 65.6 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Morgan Hill Court

270 ft · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

At end of road, turn right onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Grove Point Road

Turn right onto GA 141

2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on GA 141

3.9 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Parkway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit onto GA 141

0.2 mi · 15 sec · GA 141

Toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

Merge onto GA 141

3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 285 East Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 285

20 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 52 Toward I 675 South: Macon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 675

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I 75

Toward Macon, Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 16

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 67 Toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

Turn right onto GA 29

21 mi · 26 min · GA 29

Continue on GA 135

9.2 mi · 13 min · GA 135

At end of road, turn left onto 135

0.3 mi · 32 sec · West Broad Street

Turn right onto 135

308 ft · 6 sec · 135

Turn left onto East Broad Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street

Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

10 mi · 21 min · Cedar Crossing Road

Turn right onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 15

Continue on US 1; 4; 15

1.4 mi · 1 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15

9.4 mi · 10 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 15

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto 15

35 mi · 51 min · Blackshear Highway Southeast

Arrive at destination

GA 15; GA 121

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour, 28-minute duration, departing Johns Creek in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Blackshear with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before longer stretches like the 65.6 miles on I-16. The $41 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but actual costs may vary. Since this is a single-day trip, you can adjust your departure time based on traffic or personal preference, making it easy to adapt on the fly.

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 130.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 2h 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.6 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130.8 miles or 2h 32m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackshear, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Johns Creek, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 261.5 miles and 5h 28m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 16 for about 65.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 130.8 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 2h 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

131 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 130.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 16 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.6 miles.

Arriving in Blackshear, GA

The final approach into Blackshear, 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 Blackshear, 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

$40.89 one way

$81.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$44.71	$89.42
premium	$4.70	$48.40	$96.80
diesel	$5.61	$57.74	$115.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.5	0	$27.46	$12.55
Efficient EV	65.4	0	$22.88	$10.46
EV Truck/SUV	104.6	1	$36.61	$16.74

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Johns Creek, GA

Late night in Johns Creek on Wednesday

Local time

2:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

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Live forecast

Destination

Blackshear, GA

Late night in Blackshear on Wednesday

Local time

2:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 28m 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 Johns Creek, GA to Blackshear, GA covers 261.5 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 16, I 75, Blackshear Highway Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 130.8 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 $40.89 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.

Between Johns Creek, GA and Blackshear, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Vidalia.

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Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Blackshear, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Blackshear, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Johns Creek, GA

Blackshear, GA

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 28m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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