Origin
Ludowici, GA
Morning in Ludowici on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
259.1 mi
417 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ludowici, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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The drive from Ludowici, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 259.1 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South McDonald Street, Cecil Nobles Highway, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.52 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
129.6 miles from Ludowici, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 259.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 17m drive with frequent turns across 259.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 17m 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 Ludowici, GA to Johns Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South McDonald Street | — | — |
| Cecil Nobles Highway | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Barnard Street | — | — |
| Romie Waters Highway | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West Brazell Street | — | — |
| Earl Kemp Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Ludowici, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
Start on West Academy Street
Turn left onto South McDonald Street
Continue on Cecil Nobles Highway
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn left onto Barnard Street
Continue on Romie Waters Highway
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto West Brazell Street
Turn right onto Earl Kemp Road
Continue on Harrington Street
Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 57 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.6 miles or 2h 8m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johns Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ludowici, 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 Ludowici, GA
This is one driving day of about 259.1 miles and 4h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.6 mi from Ludowici, GA · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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.
The final approach into Johns Creek, 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 Johns Creek, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$40.52 one way
$81.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $44.30 | $88.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.95 | $95.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.21 | $114.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.21 | $12.44 |
| Efficient EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.67 | $10.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.6 | 1 | $36.27 | $16.58 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Ludowici on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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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