Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Morning in Peachtree Corners on Saturday
Local time
8:32 AM
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
35m
Distance
18.5 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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 18.5 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spalding Drive, South Old Peachtree Road, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 18.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spalding Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Peachtree Corners, GA to Buford, GA is easy. At 35m 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 Buford, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spalding Drive | — | — |
| South Old Peachtree Road | — | — |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | — | — |
| R H Smith Boulevard | — | — |
| East Broad Street Northeast | — | — |
| East Shadburn Avenue | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| East Main Street Northeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Spalding Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Buford, GA.
1
Start on Peachtree Parkway Northwest
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
2
Turn right
138 ft
·
12 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right
210 ft
·
16 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
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 to continue on West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on East Main Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Main Street Northeast
13
Turn right onto South Harris Street
144 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Harris Street
14
Turn left
26 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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 · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Buford, GA
Morning in Buford on Saturday
Local time
8:32 AM
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
35m 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 Buford, GA covers 18.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spalding Drive, South Old Peachtree Road, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $2.89 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 Buford, GA is easy. At 35m 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 Buford, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peachtree Corners, GA to Buford, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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