Trip from Peachtree Corners, GA to Riverdale, GA

Drive Time

48m

Distance

34.8 mi

56 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 45m ★

6 AM

0h 49m

8 AM

0h 57m

10 AM

0h 52m

12 PM

0h 51m

3 PM

0h 52m

5 PM

0h 57m

8 PM

0h 47m

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

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Peachtree Corners, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Peachtree Corners, GA to Riverdale, GA covers 34.8 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northeast Expressway, Downtown Connector, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Northeast Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

17.4 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 48m highway drive covering 34.8 miles, with most of the trip on Northeast Expressway and Downtown Connector. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.8 miles on Northeast Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Northeast Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northeast Expressway and Downtown Connector. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 34.8 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 285 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 285 East

7.1 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta

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 33A Toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlant...

7.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chambl...

26.2 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

30.7 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward GA 85 South: Riverdale

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 237A Toward GA 85 South: Riverdale

Towns Along This Route

Between Peachtree Corners, GA and Riverdale, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee and Atlanta.

Chamblee

1.8 mi in | ~3m | via GA 141

Atlanta

7.1 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Northeast Expressway	10.8 mi	13m
Downtown Connector	5 mi	6m
I 75	4.5 mi	5m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard	3.7 mi	5m
State Route 85	3.6 mi	6m
James Wendell George Parkway	2.3 mi	3m
Peachtree Parkway Northwest	1.8 mi	3m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Northeast Expressway — 10.8 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Riverdale, GA.

Start on GA 141

1.8 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Parkway Northwest

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto GA 141

0.2 mi · 15 sec · GA 141

Toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

Merge onto GA 141

3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 285 East Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 285

1.1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 33A Toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

121 ft · 3 sec

Toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 85 South: Atlanta

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road

Merge onto I 85

11 mi · 13 min · Northeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75; I 85

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 237A Toward GA 85 South: Riverdale Use the slight right lane.

Continue on GA 85

3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 85

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto GA 139

186 ft · 8 sec · Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

39 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 17.4 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA, or about 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.8 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 34.8 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.4 miles or 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, GA

This is one driving day of about 34.8 miles and 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Northeast Expressway for about 10.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.4 mi from Peachtree Corners, GA · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

17 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

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Riverdale, GA

The final approach into Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, GA.

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.

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 21.6

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,...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour $5

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.57 one way

$11.14 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$6.07	$12.14
premium	$4.78	$6.55	$13.09
diesel	$5.64	$7.73	$15.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.4	$3.65	$1.67
Efficient EV	8.7	$3.04	$1.39
EV Truck/SUV	13.9	$4.87	$2.23

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Peachtree Corners, GA

Morning in Peachtree Corners on Monday

Local time

6:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverdale, GA

Morning in Riverdale on Monday

Local time

6:48 AM

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

1 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

48m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Peachtree Corners, GA to Riverdale, GA covers 34.8 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northeast Expressway, Downtown Connector, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Peachtree Corners, GA and Riverdale, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee and Atlanta.

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