Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Afternoon in Johns Creek on Monday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Minnesota, GA
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
214.8 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johns Creek, GA
Thomas K
Minnesota, GA
Jesse Yuqui
Trip Overview
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 214.8 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Groomsbridge Road, Grove Point Road, Medlock Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
107.4 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 214.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Groomsbridge Road 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 3h 37m 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 Johns Creek, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Groomsbridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grove Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Medlock Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peachtree Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 141 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Groomsbridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Minnesota, GA.
1
Start on Morgan Hill Court
269 ft
·
17 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
2
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Grove Point Road
4
Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
5
Continue on Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Parkway
6
Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
7
Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8
Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 285 East
9
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 675 South: Macon
11
Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
12
Merge slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
14
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
Fall Line Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
16
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 41: Cordele, Tifton
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton
72 ft
·
2 sec
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US 41 South: Tifton
19
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
20
Turn straight
26 mi
·
36 min
21
Keep slight right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
22
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Pine Street
23
Turn left onto South Isabella Street
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
South Isabella Street
24
Turn slight left
128 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn left
118 ft
·
3 sec
26
Keep slight right
8.4 mi
·
9 min
27
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
28
Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Funston Doerun Road
29
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
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South Fain Street
30
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 107.4 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 1h 48m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnesota, 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 214.8 miles and 3h 37m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.4 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 107.4 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Minnesota, GA
The final approach into Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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
$34.38 one way
$68.75 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $37.45 | $74.91 |
| premium | $4.78 | $40.41 | $80.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.72 | $95.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.55 | $10.31 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.07 | $13.75 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Minnesota, GA
Afternoon in Minnesota on Monday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°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
27 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
3h 37m 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 Minnesota, GA covers 214.8 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Groomsbridge Road, Grove Point Road, Medlock Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.4 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 $34.38 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 37m 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 Johns Creek, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Johns Creek, GA to Minnesota, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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