Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Late night in Johns Creek on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Baldwin, GA
Malcolm Garret
This 57.5-mile drive from Johns Creek, GA, to Baldwin, GA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Primarily utilizing Lanier Parkway and Cornelia Highway, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, it's an economical journey through Georgia's Southeast region. The mixed driving profile means you'll experience a blend of road types, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding. Consider this a convenient option for a short, manageable road trip.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a mixed driving experience on this journey, with 44% of the route on highways. You'll navigate stretches like Lanier Parkway, including one uninterrupted segment of 20.3 miles, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. The road character shifts, blending faster highway sections with more local road driving as you progress towards Baldwin. Peachtree Industrial Boulevard also plays a role, contributing to the varied terrain. This isn't a monotonous interstate crawl; it's a drive with some dynamic changes to keep you engaged behind the wheel.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Groomsbridge Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.5 miles you will encounter 9 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 23 toward I 985 North
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 985; US 23 / Lanier Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Parkway | 20.3 mi | 21m |
| Cornelia Highway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| McGinnis Ferry Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Tommy Irwin Parkway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Buford Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Duncan Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Baldwin, GA.
Start on Morgan Hill Court
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
At end of road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
Turn left onto GA 141
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn right onto GA 20
Continue on GA 20
Continue on US 23; GA 20
Turn left onto US 23
Merge onto I 985; US 23
Continue on US 23; GA 365
Continue on US 23; GA 365
Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road
Turn left onto Willingham Avenue
Continue on Willingham Street
Continue on Willingham Avenue
Continue on Willingham Street
Continue on Willingham Avenue
Turn right onto Stonepile Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Baldwin, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Johns Creek on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Baldwin on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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