Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Afternoon in Johns Creek on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Deenwood, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 20m
Distance
273.2 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 7m
★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 12m
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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Deenwood, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Deenwood, GA covers 273.2 miles and takes about 5h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Groomsbridge Road, Grove Point Road, Medlock Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.6 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 273.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 20m drive with frequent turns across 273.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Groomsbridge Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johns Creek, GA to Deenwood, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Groomsbridge Road | — | — |
| Grove Point Road | — | — |
| Medlock Bridge Road | — | — |
| Peachtree Parkway | — | — |
| GA 141 South | — | — |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | — | — |
| I 285 East | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Groomsbridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Deenwood, GA.
1
Start on Morgan Hill Court
269 ft
·
17 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
2
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Grove Point Road
4
Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
5
Continue on Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Parkway
6
Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
7
Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8
Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 285 East
9
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 675 South: Macon
11
Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
12
Merge slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
14
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
93 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
2nd Street
16
Keep slight left
102 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street
18
Turn right onto Tift Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Tift Avenue South
19
Turn left onto 5th Street East
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street East
20
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
21
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
22
Continue straight
26 mi
·
32 min
23
Continue straight
23 mi
·
26 min
24
Turn right onto Fulford Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Fulford Road
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Albany Avenue
26
Turn right onto South Augusta Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Augusta Avenue
27
Continue on Augusta Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Augusta Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 136.6 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.6 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deenwood, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Johns Creek, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Johns Creek, GA
This is one driving day of about 273.2 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Johns Creek, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.6 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.6 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deenwood, GA
The final approach into Deenwood, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Deenwood, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.72 one way
$85.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $46.71 | $93.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $50.56 | $101.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.32 | $120.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82 | 1 | $28.69 | $13.11 |
| Efficient EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.90 | $10.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.3 | 1 | $38.25 | $17.48 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Deenwood, GA
Afternoon in Deenwood on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
34 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
5h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Deenwood, GA covers 273.2 miles and takes about 5h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Groomsbridge Road, Grove Point Road, Medlock Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.6 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 $42.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johns Creek, GA to Deenwood, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Johns Creek, GA to Deenwood, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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