Origin
Oxford, GA
Morning in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, GA to Johns Creek, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 50.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Street Northwest, Highway 278, I 20 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 50.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Street Northwest 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 Oxford, GA to Johns Creek, GA is easy. At 57m 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 Oxford, GA to Johns Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Street Northwest | — | — |
| Highway 278 | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| Purple Heart Highway | — | — |
| I 285 | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
| GA 141 | — | — |
| GA 141 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Street Northwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on Emory Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Emory Street
2
Turn right onto West Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto Highway 278 Northwest
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Highway 278 Northwest
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Atlanta
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 West: Atlanta
5
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
7
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
8
Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
9
Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
10
Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
11
Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
12
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
13
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
14
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
269 ft
·
12 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Oxford, GA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Oxford, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Johns Creek, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Johns Creek, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.89 one way
$15.78 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.78 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Decatur, GA
25 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
1 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
57m 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 Oxford, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 50.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Street Northwest, Highway 278, I 20 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Oxford, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.89 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 Oxford, GA to Johns Creek, GA is easy. At 57m 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 Oxford, GA to Johns Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oxford, GA to Johns Creek, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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