Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Evening in Johns Creek on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Hazlehurst, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
209.6 mi
337 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 3m
★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
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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Hazlehurst, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Hazlehurst, GA covers 209.6 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, I 16, US 319 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.78 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
104.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 15m highway drive covering 209.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.6 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 209.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles (I 75): 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
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward I 675 South: Macon
8
91.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Macon, Savannah
8
104.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
6
155.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
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 Hazlehurst, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Mcrae.
Macon
91.9 mi in
|
~1h 49m
|
via I 75
Savannah
91.9 mi in
|
~1h 49m
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via I 75
Mcrae
155.2 mi in
|
~2h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 61.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 16 | 50 mi | 53m |
| US 319 | 28.6 mi | 39m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| East Golden Isles Highway | 16 mi | 22m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Lumber City Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Peachtree Parkway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Hazlehurst, 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
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 52
Toward I 675 South: Macon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 675
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 75
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 75
Toward Macon, Savannah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 16
50 mi
·
53 min
·
I 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 51
Toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
17
Turn right onto US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
29 mi
·
39 min
·
US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
328 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 319; US 441; GA 31
19
Merge onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31
20
Turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 27
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oak Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27
16 mi
·
22 min
·
East Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Lumber City Highway
23
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Coffee Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
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 104.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 miles.
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 46 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.8 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazlehurst, 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.
+
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 209.6 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 61.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.8 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.8 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.
Arriving in Hazlehurst, GA
The final approach into Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst, 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
$32.78 one way
$65.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $35.84 | $71.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $38.79 | $77.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.28 | $92.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.01 | $10.06 |
| Efficient EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.34 | $8.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.8 | 1 | $29.34 | $13.41 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Hazlehurst, GA
Evening in Hazlehurst on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
105 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
39 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
4h 15m 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 Hazlehurst, GA covers 209.6 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 16, US 319. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.8 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 $32.78 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 209.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Johns Creek, GA and Hazlehurst, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Mcrae.
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