Origin
Monroe, GA
Evening in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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1h 1m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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Monroe, GA
adrian vieriu
Peachtree Corners, GA
Alan han
If you are planning a trip from Monroe to Peachtree Corners, you are looking at a straightforward 37.7-mile journey through the Georgia suburbs. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for the transit, keeping your overhead low for this regional commute. You will primarily utilize US 78, the Ronald Reagan Parkway, and Pleasant Hill Road to navigate between these two points. Since the route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Georgia, the transition between the two cities is seamless and familiar. It is a highly practical drive for anyone needing to connect between these two areas without any complex logistical planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.8 miles from Monroe, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
This highway-focused drive relies on major thoroughfares for 64% of the transit, giving it a consistent, utilitarian feel. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 78, which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.6 miles. As you transition from the more open stretches onto the Ronald Reagan Parkway and Pleasant Hill Road, the character of the road shifts from regional highway driving to a more suburban navigation experience. Behind the wheel, you should expect a steady pace rather than a technical or winding path. The road surface and traffic patterns remain predictable, allowing you to maintain a steady speed for the majority of the hour-long trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 37.7 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (US 78; GA 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left toward US 78 West, GA 10 West: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 78; GA 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward GA 124: Scenic Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto GA 124 / Scenic Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 16.6 mi | 23m |
| Ronald Reagan Parkway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Pleasant Hill Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| North Berkeley Lake Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Broad Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street East | 1 mi | 1m |
| Spalding Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA.
Start on GA 11
Turn left
Merge onto US 78; GA 10
Continue on US 78; GA 10
Continue on US 78; GA 10
Continue on US 78; GA 10
Continue on US 78; GA 10
Continue on US 78; GA 10
Continue on US 78; GA 10
Continue on US 78; GA 10
Turn slight right onto Wisteria Drive Southwest
Enter roundabout onto Wisteria Drive Southwest
Continue on Wisteria Drive Southwest
Take the ramp
Merge onto GA 124
Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
Turn left onto North Berkeley Lake Road
Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn right onto South Old Peachtree Road
Continue on Spalding Drive
Turn right onto GA 141
Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
Turn left onto GA 141
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should account for typical suburban traffic patterns on these main roads. Because you can complete the entire 37.7-mile trip in roughly an hour, there is no need to schedule formal rest stops unless you choose to do so for personal comfort. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Monroe, as $6 should cover your needs, but local traffic could cause minor fluctuations in efficiency. One concrete tip for this route is to monitor real-time traffic updates specifically for the Pleasant Hill Road segment, as this final stretch can become congested during peak transit hours. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival time in Peachtree Corners precisely.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 37.7 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.8 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peachtree Corners, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Monroe, 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 Monroe, GA
This is one driving day of about 37.7 miles and 1h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Monroe, GA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Monroe, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| premium | $4.78 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
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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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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