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Trip from Peachtree Corners, GA to Acworth, GA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

47m

Distance

36.9 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

Peachtree Corners, GA

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city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Acworth, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Peachtree Corners, GA to Acworth, GA covers 36.9 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on GA 141 South, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, I 285 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.77 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

18.5 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 36.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 141 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Peachtree Corners, GA to Acworth, GA is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peachtree Corners, GA to Acworth, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
GA 141 South
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
I 285 West
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
I 75
I 75 North
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
GA 92

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: GA 141 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Peachtree Parkway Northwest

1.8 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Parkway Northwest
2

Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

0.2 mi · 15 sec · GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
3

Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

3.5 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4

Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga

0.3 mi · 49 sec · I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
5

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

10.0 mi · 12 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

0.3 mi · 21 sec · I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
9

Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

8.3 mi · 9 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

8.6 mi · 9 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock

0.4 mi · 50 sec · GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock
12

Keep slight left to continue on GA 92 South: Acworth, CCT Park&Ride Lot

105 ft · 5 sec · GA 92 South: Acworth, CCT Park&Ride Lot
13

Turn left onto Cherokee Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Cherokee Road
14

Continue on Cowan Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road
15

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
16

Arrive at your 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 18.5 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA, or about 23m into the drive.

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 36.9 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.5 miles or 23m 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 Acworth, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Peachtree Corners, GA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Peachtree Corners, GA

This is one driving day of about 36.9 miles and 47m.

At 36.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.5 mi from Peachtree Corners, GA · 23m into the drive

census designated place in Cobb County, Georgia, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vinings, GA

18 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

Cartersville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vinings, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Acworth, GA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Acworth, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.77 one way

$11.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.31 $12.62
premium $4.70 $6.83 $13.66
diesel $5.61 $8.15 $16.29

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: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.87 $1.77
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.23 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.17 $2.36

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 9, 2026

Origin

Peachtree Corners, GA

Evening in Peachtree Corners on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Acworth, GA

Evening in Acworth on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 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

15 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

47m 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 Acworth, GA covers 36.9 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 141 South, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, I 285 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 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 $5.77 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.
The drive from Peachtree Corners, GA to Acworth, GA is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peachtree Corners, GA to Acworth, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peachtree Corners, GA to Acworth, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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