Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Afternoon in Johns Creek on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Locust Grove, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Locust Grove, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Locust Grove, GA covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 $9.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 59.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Locust Grove, GA is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johns Creek, GA to Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, 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
·
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
15 mi
·
16 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
14
Keep slight left to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
15
Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bill Gardner Parkway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill Gardner Parkway
17
Turn slight right
240 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn left onto North Jackson Street
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Jackson Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.6 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Locust Grove, GA
The final approach into Locust Grove, 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
$9.26 one way
$18.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.96 | $21.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Locust Grove, GA
Afternoon in Locust Grove on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Decatur, GA
30 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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 Locust Grove, GA covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 29.6 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 $9.26 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.
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Locust Grove, GA is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johns Creek, GA to Locust Grove, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Johns Creek, GA to Locust Grove, 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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