Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Late night in Johns Creek on Friday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Arcade, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Arcade, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Arcade, GA covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, US 129, Old Peachtree Road Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 45.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and US 129. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.5 miles on I 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and US 129. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Parsons 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 45.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.9 miles (Parsons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (GA 120 / Abbotts Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Parsons Road
Turn right onto Parsons Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
GA 120 / Abbotts Bridge Road
Turn right onto GA 120 / Abbotts Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 North: Gainesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Gainesville
5
37.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
6
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 129 Business; GA 15 Alternate / Athens Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 129 Business; GA 15 Alternate / Athens Highway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Johns Creek, GA to Arcade, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Jefferson along the way.
Jefferson
37.6 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 26.5 mi | 28m |
| US 129 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Old Peachtree Road Northwest | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Abbotts Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Sugarloaf Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Parsons Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 26.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Arcade, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
5
Turn right onto Parsons Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsons Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto GA 120
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Abbotts Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sugarloaf Parkway
9
Turn left onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Peachtree Road Northwest
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 North
11
Merge onto I 85
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 85
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 85
Toward I 85 North: Gainesville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
15
Merge onto US 129; GA 11
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 129; GA 11
16
Take the exit
501 ft
·
13 sec
17
Continue on GA 82
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
GA 82
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 129 Business; GA 15 Alternate
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
Athens Highway
19
Turn left onto Wyatt Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyatt Street
20
Turn right onto Peppers Street
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Peppers Street
21
Arrive at destination
Peppers Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arcade, GA
The final approach into Arcade, 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
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 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 | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
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
Arcade, GA
Late night in Arcade on Friday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Duluth, GA
23 mi in
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
3 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 1m 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 Arcade, GA covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, US 129, Old Peachtree Road Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 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 $7.16 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 45.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.9 miles (Parsons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (GA 120 / Abbotts Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Johns Creek, GA to Arcade, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Jefferson along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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