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Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Temple, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

64.3 mi

103 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
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.

city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Johns Creek, GA

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human settlement in Carroll and Haralson Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Temple, GA

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Trip Overview

This 64.3-mile drive from Johns Creek, GA to Temple, GA will take you approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate using the Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, with a portion on Peachtree Parkway. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this is an economical journey. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a practical option for a quick trip within the Southeast region.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a drive that's about 55% highway, offering stretches of efficient travel. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 31 miles on the Tom Murphy Freeway, allowing for a good rhythm. This route is characterized as a 'mixed drive,' meaning you'll experience both faster highway conditions and potentially some more varied road types as you approach your destination. It's not a monotonous journey, but rather a blend that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tom Murphy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 31 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.8 miles (GA 141): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road

Turn right onto GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | GA 141

Take the exit onto GA 141 toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

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

Toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
7
10.5 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
30.9 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham

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 10B Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingha...
8
62.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

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 Temple, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee, Chattanooga and Birmingham.

Chamblee

6.8 mi in | ~13m | via GA 141

Chattanooga

10.5 mi in | ~17m

Birmingham

30.9 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tom Murphy Freeway 31 mi 33m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 20.1 mi 23m
Peachtree Parkway 3.9 mi 6m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard 3.5 mi 4m
Medlock Bridge Road 2.1 mi 3m
Carrollton Street 1.3 mi 2m
Groomsbridge Road 0.5 mi 2m
Grove Point Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tom Murphy Freeway — 31 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Temple, 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 · 45 sec · Grove Point Road
4

Turn right onto GA 141

2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on GA 141

3.9 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Take the exit onto GA 141

0.2 mi · 15 sec · GA 141
Toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
7

Merge onto GA 141

3.5 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 285

20 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Exit 10B Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 20

31 mi · 33 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 19 Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn slight right onto GA 113

1.3 mi · 2 min · Carrollton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Turn left onto Tallapoosa Street

442 ft · 22 sec · Tallapoosa Street
15

Turn right onto GA 274

194 ft · 3 sec · James Street
16

Arrive at destination

GA 274

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 44m into the drive

census designated place in Cobb County, Georgia, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vinings, GA

32 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

Sandy Springs, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vinings, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Temple, GA

The final approach into Temple, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.06 one way

$20.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.99 $21.99
premium $4.70 $11.90 $23.80
diesel $5.61 $14.20 $28.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.75 $3.09
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.63 $2.57
EV Truck/SUV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.12

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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

Morning in Johns Creek on Friday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Temple, GA

Morning in Temple on Friday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

22 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

1h 21m 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 Temple, GA covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Tom Murphy Freeway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Peachtree Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.1 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 $10.06 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 64.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.8 miles (GA 141): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Johns Creek, GA and Temple, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee, Chattanooga and Birmingham.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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