Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Late night in Johns Creek on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Rydal, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
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6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Rydal, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Rydal, GA covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hickory Flat Highway, Reinhardt College Parkway, Old Milton Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Hickory Flat Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.35 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.5 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Rydal, GA covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hickory Flat Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11 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 12 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
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.8 miles (GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (State Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
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 straight / right lanes.
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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State Bridge Road
Turn right onto State Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.2 mi into trip
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~24m in
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GA 140 / Houze Road
Turn right onto GA 140 / Houze Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
27.5 mi into trip
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~50m in
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Dupree Street
Turn left onto Dupree Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Flat Highway | 11 mi | 18m |
| Reinhardt College Parkway | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| State Route 140 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| State Bridge Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Arnold Mill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Waleska Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Rucker Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Hickory Flat Highway
— 11 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Rydal, 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
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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
·
31 sec
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Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto State Bridge Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on GA 120
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on Rucker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Rucker Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
75 ft
·
1 sec
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Rucker Road
9
Continue on Rucker Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
107 ft
·
2 sec
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Rucker Road
11
Continue on Rucker Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Rucker Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto GA 140
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houze Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on GA 140
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Hickory Flat Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
At end of road, turn right onto Marietta Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Marietta Road
16
Continue on West Marietta Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West Marietta Street
17
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East Main Street
18
Turn left onto Dupree Street
183 ft
·
13 sec
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Dupree Street
19
Turn left onto North Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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North Street
20
Turn slight right onto Waleska Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Waleska Street
21
Continue on GA 140
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Waleska Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on GA 140
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Reinhardt College Parkway
23
Continue on GA 140
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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State Route 140
24
Turn left onto US 411; GA 61
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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US 411; GA 61
25
Arrive at destination
US 411; GA 61
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 23.5 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11 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 47 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.5 miles or 42m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rydal, 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 47 miles and 1h 20m.
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 Hickory Flat Highway for about 11 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rydal, GA
The final approach into Rydal, 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 Rydal, 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
$7.35 one way
$14.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Rydal, GA
Late night in Rydal on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Cleveland, TN
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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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Rydal, GA covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hickory Flat Highway, Reinhardt College Parkway, Old Milton Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 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 $7.35 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 47 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.8 miles (GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (State Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Johns Creek, GA to Rydal, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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