Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Afternoon in Peachtree Corners on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peachtree Corners, GA to Buford, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peachtree Corners, GA
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Buford, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Peachtree Corners, GA to Buford, GA covers 18.6 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Spalding Drive, South Old Peachtree Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 15 mi | 21m |
| Spalding Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Old Peachtree Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Shadburn Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| R H Smith Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Broad Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
— 15 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Buford, GA.
1
Start on GA 141
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right
138 ft
·
12 sec
Use the slight right lane.
3
At end of road, turn right
208 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn right
62 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn right onto Spalding Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spalding Drive
6
Continue on South Old Peachtree Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Old Peachtree Road
7
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto R H Smith Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
R H Smith Boulevard
9
Turn left onto East Broad Street Northeast
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Broad Street Northeast
10
Continue on East Shadburn Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Shadburn Avenue
11
Keep slight right at fork onto West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on East Main Street Northeast
527 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Main Street Northeast
13
Turn right onto South Harris Street
143 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Harris Street
14
Turn left
26 ft
·
1 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Depart onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
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
Buford, GA
Afternoon in Buford on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
30 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
30m 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?
18.6 mi in 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. 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 Buford, 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: near the start (GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buford, GA before heading back.
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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