Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Evening in Johns Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Comer, GA
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johns Creek, GA
Thomas K
Comer, GA
Connor Forsyth
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Johns Creek to Comer, Georgia, you can expect a manageable 71.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes to complete. This route serves as a perfect day trip, allowing you to reach your destination and return home without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of roads, primarily utilizing Duluth Highway, University Parkway, and the Outer Loop 10. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, this is an economical way to travel across the Southeast. Because the drive is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway. You will find that the transition between these two Georgia locations is straightforward, making it an efficient choice for your travel plans.
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
35.7 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances faster highway segments with more local road travel. Highway driving accounts for roughly 50% of your time behind the wheel, providing a steady rhythm for half of the trip. Your longest stretch of consistent driving occurs on University Parkway, which spans 34.2 miles. As you progress, the road environment shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you move from suburban-leaning corridors to the more localized connections leading into Comer. This variety keeps the drive engaging without becoming overly taxing, as the total duration remains well under two hours.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
University Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.2 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.8 miles (GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Howell Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (West Lawrenceville Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road
Turn right onto GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
5
3.2 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Howell Ferry Road
Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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West Lawrenceville Street
Enter roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
12.7 mi into trip
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~23m in
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US 29; GA 8
Take the ramp onto US 29; GA 8 toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Wi...
7
47.1 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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US 29; US 78; GA 8
Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8 toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Oute...
Towns Along This Route
Between Johns Creek, GA and Comer, GA, road signs point toward Lexington and Hartwell.
Lexington
47.1 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via US 29; US 78; GA 8
Hartwell
47.1 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via US 29; US 78; GA 8
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 34.2 mi | 41m |
| Outer Loop 10 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Duluth Highway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Hull Colbert Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Colbert-Comer Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Hull Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US 29 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Third Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 34.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Comer, GA.
1
Start on Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
17 sec
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Morgan Hill Court
2
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Grove Point Road
4
Turn right onto GA 141
0.4 mi
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35 sec
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Medlock Bridge Road
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto State Bridge Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Hill Road
Use the none lane.
7
Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Howell Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on McClure Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McClure Bridge Road
Use the none lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street
129 ft
·
3 sec
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West Lawrenceville Street
10
Continue on West Lawrenceville Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Lawrenceville Street
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on GA 120
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Duluth Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the ramp onto US 29; GA 8
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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US 29; GA 8
Toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto GA 316; US 29; GA 8
34 mi
·
41 min
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University Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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US 29; US 78; GA 8
Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 29; US 78; GA 8; GA 10 Loop
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Outer Loop 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 29; GA 8
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29; GA 8
Use the none lane.
17
Turn right onto GA 72
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hull Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on GA 72
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Hull Colbert Road
19
Continue on GA 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Third Avenue
20
Continue on GA 72
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Colbert-Comer Road
21
Turn right onto West Sunset Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Sunset Avenue
22
Turn right onto GA 22
165 ft
·
8 sec
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Main Street
23
Continue on GA 22
149 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
GA 22
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1 hour and 36-minute trip, you have plenty of freedom to choose your departure time based on your personal preference. While there are no designated stops required for a drive of this length, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Johns Creek ensures you won't need to hunt for a station along the way. You should plan for the transition onto the Outer Loop 10, as this section will be a key part of your navigation. Because the route is short and direct, you don't need to worry about complex pacing or overnight logistics. Use the flexibility of this 71.3-mile drive to hit the road when traffic is lightest, ensuring a smooth and stress-free arrival in Comer.
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 35.7 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.2 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 71.3 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 51m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Comer, 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 71.3 miles and 1h 36m.
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 University Parkway for about 34.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 71.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Comer, GA
The final approach into Comer, 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 Comer, 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
$11.41 one way
$22.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.43 | $24.87 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.41 | $26.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.84 | $31.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Comer, GA
Evening in Comer on Sunday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
36 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
2 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 36m 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 Comer, GA covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are University Parkway, Outer Loop 10, Duluth Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 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 $11.41 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 71.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.8 miles (GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Howell Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (West Lawrenceville Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Johns Creek, GA and Comer, GA, road signs point toward Lexington and Hartwell.
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