Road Trips from Peachtree Corners, GA
Peachtree Corners is a solid launch point for a variety of day trips. You've got options ranging from quick, under-an-hour drives to nearby cities, to longer hauls that get you over three hours away. Many of these routes include access to parks, with options like the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park frequently appearing. The terrain is mostly flat, and the drives are generally a mix of highway and surface streets, making for straightforward travel.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
11
Under 2 hours
10 total in this range
Carrollton, GA
1h 24m69 mi one way
This 1.4-hour drive to Carrollton offers a good balance with a drive score of 9. It's longer than many of the nearby city options but still manageable for a day trip. You'll find parks like the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area accessible from this route.
Villa Rica, GA
1h 3m52 mi one way
Atlanta, GA
31m22.3 mi one way
Just 0.5 hours away, Atlanta is the closest major city option. This drive scores an 8 and is a practical choice for a quick outing, with proximity to parks like the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Alpharetta, GA
21m11.2 mi one way
Brookhaven, GA
18m10.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
Bainbridge, GA
5h 1m256.5 mi one way
This is your longest drive, taking 5 hours to reach Bainbridge with a top drive score of 10. It's a highway-focused route, ideal if you want to maximize time on the road and get further afield for a significant day trip.
Brunswick, GA
6h 1m324.8 mi one way
Heading to the coast, Brunswick is a 6-hour drive, the longest available. This route scores an 8 and is mostly highway. You'll find parks like Fort Frederica National Monument on this extended trip.
Hinesville, GA
5h 8m262.1 mi one way
Hinesville is a substantial 5.1-hour drive with a drive score of 8. This highway-focused route takes you further into the state, and parks like Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park are accessible.
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Carrollton, GA
1h 24m69 mi one way
Bainbridge, GA
5h 1m256.5 mi one way
Villa Rica, GA
1h 3m52 mi one way
Atlanta, GA
31m22.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant weather for drives to nearby parks like the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The mostly flat terrain makes for easy exploration.
Summer
Summer road trips benefit from the numerous park options, including Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, perfect for outdoor activities.
Fall
Fall foliage can enhance drives to destinations like Carrollton or Mableton, where parks are accessible. The terrain remains consistently easy.
Winter
Winter travel is straightforward with mostly flat terrain and mixed highway/surface drives to cities like Atlanta or College Park.
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