Origin
Norcross, GA
Evening in Norcross on Friday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norcross, GA to Johns Creek, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norcross, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
Norcross, GA to Johns Creek, GA is 7.3 miles and takes about 15m via Medlock Bridge Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia, connecting two communities in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward local drive, perfect for a quick transit or a brief exploration between nearby towns. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with only 16% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on Medlock Bridge Road and Peachtree Parkway Northwest, experiencing a more urban and suburban feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.7 miles on Medlock Bridge Road. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you make your way through developed areas, rather than long, open highway stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Medlock Bridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Medlock Bridge Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (Medlock Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Medlock Bridge Road Northwest
At end of road, turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Medlock Bridge Road
Enter roundabout onto Medlock Bridge Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Turn right onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Morgan Hill Court
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medlock Bridge Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Medlock Bridge Road Northwest | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Peachtree Street Northwest | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Grove Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Morgan Hill Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Medlock Bridge Road
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norcross, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on South Peachtree Street
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Peachtree Street
2
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
3
Turn right onto West Peachtree Street Northwest
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Peachtree Street Northwest
4
Continue on Medlock Bridge Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Medlock Bridge Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road Northwest
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road Northwest
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto Medlock Bridge Road
91 ft
·
2 sec
·
Medlock Bridge Road
7
Continue on Medlock Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Medlock Bridge Road
8
Turn right onto GA 141
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on GA 141
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
11
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
12
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
13
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Johns Creek, GA
Evening in Johns Creek on Friday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 Norcross, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 7.3 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Medlock Bridge Road, Medlock Bridge Road Northwest, Peachtree Parkway Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Norcross, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.14 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.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Medlock Bridge Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (Medlock Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Norcross, GA to Johns Creek, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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