Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
116.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Hamilton, GA covers 116.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m 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 $18.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.2 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 116.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Groomsbridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grove Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Medlock Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peachtree Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 141 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Hamilton, GA.
Start on Morgan Hill Court
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road
Continue on Peachtree Parkway
Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 18: West Point
Turn left
Turn right onto Hamilton Pleasant Grove Road
Continue on Pleasant Grove Road
Turn straight onto Mobley Road
Turn right onto Carver Circle
Continue on Hamilton Square Street
Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
Continue on Club Lane
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Johns Creek, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 116.4 miles and 2h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.2 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.15 one way
$36.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $20.30 | $40.59 |
| premium | $4.78 | $21.90 | $43.79 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
87°F
Centre, AL
58 mi in
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
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.
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