Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Evening in Johns Creek on Friday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to College Park, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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College Park, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to College Park, GA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast Expressway, Downtown Connector, Peachtree Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Northeast Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to College Park, GA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 53m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 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 10.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 285 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 East
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta
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 33A
Toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlant...
9
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chambl...
9
31.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 242
Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
8
34.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Virginia Avenue, College Park
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 73
Toward Virginia Avenue, College Park
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 College Park, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee, Atlanta and Montgomery.
Chamblee
6.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via GA 141
Atlanta
12.2 mi in
|
~20m
Montgomery
31.2 mi in
|
~45m
|
via I 85
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| Peachtree Parkway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 85 | 3 mi | 4m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Expressway
— 10.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and College Park, 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
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 285 East
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 285
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 33A
Toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 85 South: Atlanta
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
14
Merge onto I 85
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85
Exit 242
Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 73
Toward Virginia Avenue, College Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto Virginia Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Virginia Avenue
20
Turn slight right
450 ft
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
8 sec
22
Turn slight right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Harvard Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in College Park, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into College Park, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
College Park, GA
Evening in College Park on Friday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Brookhaven, GA
18 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
53m 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 College Park, GA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Expressway, Downtown Connector, Peachtree Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 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 $5.65 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 is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Johns Creek, GA and College Park, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee, Atlanta and Montgomery.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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