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Trip from Tybee Island, GA to Johns Creek, GA

Drive Time

5h 33m

Distance

288 mi

463 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 20m ★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
6h 0m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 40m
3 PM
5h 44m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Tybee Island, GA, GA

Tybee Island, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Downtown Johns Creek, GA, GA

Johns Creek, GA

Thomas K

Trip Overview

The drive from Tybee Island, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 288 miles and takes about 5h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 163.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.09 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

144 miles from Tybee Island, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 33m highway drive covering 288 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 163.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 163.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 183.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 288 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 183.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 246 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 256.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
183.4 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
9
246 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in | I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 227 Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
8
256.1 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
8
277.2 mi into trip | ~5h 14m 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
281 mi into trip | ~5h 20m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Tybee Island, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.

Greenville

246 mi in | ~4h 37m | via I 675

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 163.6 mi 2h 56m
I 75 62.1 mi 1h 7m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 20.2 mi 23m
Terrell Starr Parkway 10.1 mi 11m
State Route 26 7.6 mi 11m
GA 141 6.2 mi 10m
US 80 4.7 mi 7m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard 3.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 163.6 mi, about 2h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island, GA and Johns Creek, GA.

1

Start on 10th Court

130 ft · 7 sec · 10th Court
2

Turn right onto US 80; GA 26

0.9 mi · 2 min · Butler Avenue
3

Continue on US 80; GA 26

0.6 mi · 1 min · 1st Street
4

Continue on US 80; GA 26

7.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 26
5

Continue on US 80; GA 26

2.5 mi · 3 min · Islands Expressway
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 80; GA 26

4.7 mi · 7 min · US 80; GA 26
7

Turn right onto Bee Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Bee Road
8

Turn left onto East 37th Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · East 37th Street
9

Turn slight right onto GA 204

458 ft · 9 sec · GA 204
10

Take the ramp onto GA 204

0.6 mi · 1 min · GA 204
11

Merge onto I 16; US 17

164 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 16; GA 540

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Fall Line Freeway
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 675

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227 Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 285

20 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 31 Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto GA 141

3.6 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21

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.
22

Turn left onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Grove Point Road
23

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
24

Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

270 ft · 11 sec · Morgan Hill Court
25

Arrive at destination

Morgan Hill Court

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144 miles from Tybee Island, GA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 163.6 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 144 miles or 2h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johns Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tybee Island, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Tybee Island, GA

This is one driving day of about 288 miles and 5h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tybee Island, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 163.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144 mi from Tybee Island, GA · 2h 46m into the drive

Downtown Dadeville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

144 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144 miles from Tybee Island, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Johns Creek, GA

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 178.8
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
View on nps.gov
Fort Pulaski National Monument

Fort Pulaski National Monument

National Monument

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 near mile 9.9
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $5 near mile 278.1
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 258.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.09 one way

$92.18 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $50.22 $100.44
premium $4.78 $54.18 $108.35
diesel $5.64 $63.98 $127.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.4 1 $30.24 $13.82
Efficient EV 72 0 $25.20 $11.52
EV Truck/SUV 115.2 1 $40.32 $18.43

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Tybee Island, GA

Afternoon in Tybee Island on Monday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johns Creek, GA

Afternoon in Johns Creek on Monday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 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

5h 33m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tybee Island, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 288 miles and takes about 5h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144 miles from Tybee Island, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 288 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 183.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 246 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 256.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Tybee Island, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.

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