Origin
Wilmington Island, GA
Afternoon in Wilmington Island on Saturday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington Island, 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
5h 23m
Distance
280.2 mi
451 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmington Island, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Johns Creek, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 280.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m 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 $43.82 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
140.1 miles from Wilmington Island, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
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 |
| GA 141 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Johnny Mercer Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| US 80 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 163.6 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington Island, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on Wigmore Court
463 ft
·
22 sec
·
Wigmore Court
2
Turn right onto Wigmore Road
336 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wigmore Road
3
Turn right onto Gloucester Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Gloucester Road
4
Turn right onto Olde Towne Road
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Olde Towne Road
5
Turn left onto Penn Waller Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Penn Waller Road
6
Turn left onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
7
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 80; GA 26
8
Turn right onto Bee Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bee Road
9
Turn left onto East 37th Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East 37th Street
10
Turn slight right onto GA 204
458 ft
·
9 sec
·
GA 204
11
Take the ramp onto GA 204
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 204
12
Merge onto I 16; US 17
164 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Merge onto I 75
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 285
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 31
Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto GA 141
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
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.
23
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
24
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
25
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
26
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 140.1 miles from Wilmington Island, GA, or about 2h 40m 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 62 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.1 miles or 2h 40m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johns Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Wilmington Island, 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 Wilmington Island, GA
This is one driving day of about 280.2 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Wilmington 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 140.1 miles from Wilmington Island, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 163.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 175.7 and 273.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
175.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m 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
238.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 27m 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
248.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m 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
269.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 4m 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
273.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 9m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.82 one way
$87.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $47.91 | $95.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $51.86 | $103.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.86 | $123.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.1 | 1 | $29.42 | $13.45 |
| Efficient EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.52 | $11.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.1 | 1 | $39.23 | $17.93 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Destination
Johns Creek, GA
Afternoon in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
7 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 23m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 173.9
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
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
~8 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
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
~12 min detour
$5
near mile 270.6
View on nps.gov
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 251.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 5h 23m highway drive covering 280.2 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 26 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?
9/10
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 175.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 280.2 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 175.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 238.3 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Wilmington Island, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
238.3 mi in
|
~4h 27m
|
via I 675
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 280.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 280.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m 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 140.1 miles from Wilmington Island, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.82 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 20 significant decision points across 280.2 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 175.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 238.3 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Johns Creek, GA
More from Wilmington Island, GA
More trips to Johns Creek, GA
Explore more options from Wilmington Island, GA or browse trips ending in Johns Creek, GA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse GA road trips.