Origin
Athens, GA
Afternoon in Athens on Saturday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Athens, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Athens, GA
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Peachtree Corners, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Athens, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University Parkway, I 85, Outer Loop 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.2 miles on University Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 35.2 mi | 43m |
| I 85 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Outer Loop 10 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Atlanta Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Prince Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Beaver Ruin Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Monroe Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Medlock Bridge Road Northwest | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 35.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA.
1
Start on North Lumpkin Street
101 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Lumpkin Street
2
Turn right onto West Dougherty Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Dougherty Street
3
Continue on Prince Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Prince Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward GA 10 Loop South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto GA 10 Loop
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Outer Loop 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 18
Toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
268 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 10, US 78 Bus
8
Turn right onto US 78 Business; GA 10
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Atlanta Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn slight left onto US 78 Business; GA 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Monroe Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 29 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 29; GA 8; GA 316
35 mi
·
43 min
·
University Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 South: Atlanta
13
Merge onto I 85
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 101
Toward Indian Trail-Lilburn Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
Toward Indian Trail-Lilburn Road
16
Turn right onto Indian Trail Lilburn Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Indian Trail Lilburn Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto GA 378
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Beaver Ruin Road
18
Turn right onto US 23; GA 13
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Buford Highway
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Langford Road Northwest
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Langford Road Northwest
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Medlock Bridge Road Northwest
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road Northwest
21
Turn left onto Spalding Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spalding Drive
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
Triangle Drive Northwest
24
Turn left onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
GA 141
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Athens, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward GA 10 Loop South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 10 Loop South
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway,...
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 10, US 78 Bus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 10, US 78 Bus
7
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Indian Trail-Lilburn Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 101
Toward Indian Trail-Lilburn Road
7
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Turn left onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.71 one way
$17.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Peachtree Corners, GA
Afternoon in Peachtree Corners on Saturday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
55.7 mi in 1h 16m, mostly highway — 35.2 mi of that is on University Parkway.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.2 mi on University Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on University Parkway and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Athens, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.
Monroe
5.7 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.2 miles on University Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Peachtree Corners, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peachtree Corners, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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