Origin
Scottdale, GA
Late night in Scottdale on Saturday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scottdale, 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
32m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scottdale, GA
Gera Cejas
Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
Scottdale, GA to Johns Creek, GA is 20.6 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter and GA 141, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's more about efficient travel than scenic detours. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick connection between these two areas, making it ideal for a single-day excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, including a continuous segment of 7.9 miles, which provides a taste of faster, more open road. As you transition to roads like GA 141 and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, the character shifts, becoming more integrated with local traffic and potentially more stop-and-go. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and the rhythm of suburban thoroughfares.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Clarendon Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Clarendon Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Clarendon Avenue
Turn sharp right onto North Clarendon Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 285 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 285 North
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
GA 141
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141 toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scottdale, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dahlonega along the way.
Dahlonega
13.7 mi in
|
~18m
|
via GA 141
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| GA 141 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| East Ponce de Leon Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Grove Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Morgan Hill Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Clarendon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottdale, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on Church Street
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn sharp right onto North Clarendon Avenue
176 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Clarendon Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 285 North
5
Merge onto I 285
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 31
Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto GA 141
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
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
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
12:18 AM
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
4 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
32m 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 Scottdale, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 20.6 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, GA 141, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Scottdale, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Clarendon Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Scottdale, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dahlonega along the way.
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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