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Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Mountain City, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

91.5 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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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Downtown Mountain City, GA, GA

Mountain City, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Mountain City, GA covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 23, Lanier Parkway, Cornelia Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.3 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.31 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.

Midpoint

45.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 23 34.3 mi 45m
Lanier Parkway 20.3 mi 21m
Cornelia Highway 12.8 mi 14m
Tommy Irwin Parkway 7.3 mi 8m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard 5.3 mi 6m
McGinnis Ferry Road 4.8 mi 8m
Medlock Bridge Road 3.3 mi 4m
Buford Drive 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 23 — 34.3 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Morgan Hill Court

270 ft · 17 sec · 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 · 44 sec · Grove Point Road
4

Turn left onto GA 141

3.3 mi · 4 min · Medlock Bridge Road
5

Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

5.3 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto GA 20

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Buford Drive
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on GA 20

1.0 mi · 1 min · Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10

Continue on US 23; GA 20

1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford Drive
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto US 23

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 23
Toward I 985 North
12

Merge onto I 985; US 23

20 mi · 21 min · Lanier Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US 23; GA 365

13 mi · 14 min · Cornelia Highway
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on US 23; GA 365

7.3 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
15

Merge onto US 23; US 441; GA 15; GA 365

8.1 mi · 9 min · US 23; US 441; GA 15; GA 365
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; US 441; GA 15

6.2 mi · 7 min · US 23; US 441; GA 15
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; US 441; GA 15

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 23; US 441; GA 15
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; US 441; GA 15

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 23; US 441; GA 15
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; US 441; GA 15

3.8 mi · 5 min · US 23; US 441; GA 15
20

Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; US 441; GA 15

11 mi · 16 min · US 23; US 441; GA 15
21

Turn right onto Darling Springs Road

69 ft · 3 sec · Darling Springs Road
22

Arrive at destination

Darling Springs Road

Trip Plan

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 45.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.3 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 20 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.8 miles or 59m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain City, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Johns Creek, GA

This is one driving day of about 91.5 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Johns Creek, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 34.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Banks and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lula, GA

46 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

Buford, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lula, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

The Creek Café + Gelato

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alpharetta, Georgia

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17705593635

Visit website

The Creek Café + Gelato

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Alpharetta, Georgia

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17705593635

Visit website

WFM Coffee Bar

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Duluth, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16785142400

Visit website

The Foxfire Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 91.5

Mountain City, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17067465828

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 13.1

Buford, Georgia

Hours: 4–8 pm

+18009604778

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Groomsbridge Road

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Grove Point Road

At end of road, turn right onto Grove Point Road

Navigation decision point

6
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | McGinnis Ferry Road

Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
16.7 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 23

Turn left onto US 23 toward I 985 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 985 North
5
17 mi into trip | ~27m in | 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.31 one way

$28.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.65 $31.29
premium $4.70 $16.93 $33.87
diesel $5.61 $20.20 $40.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.61 $4.39
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.81 $5.86

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Johns Creek, GA

Afternoon in Johns Creek on Saturday

Local time

2:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mountain City, GA

Afternoon in Mountain City on Saturday

Local time

2:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

7 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 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour $5
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

91.5 mi in 1h 57m, mostly highway — 34.3 mi of that is on US 23.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.3 mi on US 23.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Lanier Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Groomsbridge Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.5 miles you will encounter 14 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.3 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mountain City, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mountain City, GA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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