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Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Baldwin, GA

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m

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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Downtown Baldwin, GA, GA

Baldwin, GA

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lanier Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 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 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.

Driving Effort 5/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Lanier Parkway — 20.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Baldwin, 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

4.6 mi · 5 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
15

Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Duncan Bridge Road
16

Turn left onto Willingham Avenue

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue
17

Continue on Willingham Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Willingham Street
18

Continue on Willingham Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Willingham Avenue
19

Continue on Willingham Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Willingham Street
20

Continue on Willingham Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Willingham Avenue
21

Turn right onto Stonepile Street

31 ft · 1 sec · Stonepile Street
22

Arrive at destination

Stonepile Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buford, GA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Suwanee, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakwood, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Baldwin, GA

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.99 one way

$17.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Johns Creek, GA

Late night in Johns Creek on Friday

Local time

5:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baldwin, GA

Late night in Baldwin on Friday

Local time

5:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

20 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 15m 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 Baldwin, GA covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lanier Parkway, Cornelia Highway, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $8.99 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 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.

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.

The route from Johns Creek, GA to Baldwin, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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