Origin
Buford, GA
Late night in Buford on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buford, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.8 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 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
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.
Buford, GA
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Peachtree Corners, GA
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Trip Overview
This short 19.5-mile drive from Buford to Peachtree Corners in Georgia should take you about 33 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local route with no highway driving, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip. You'll navigate through familiar local roads like South Harris Street, East Main Street Northeast, and West Main Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical option for a short excursion within the Southeast region. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are necessary; this trip is all about efficient travel between two points in Georgia.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 15 mi | 21m |
| Spalding Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Old Peachtree Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Shadburn Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| R H Smith Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main 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 Buford, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA.
1
Start on this road
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Harris Street
143 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Harris Street
3
Turn left onto East Main Street Northeast
527 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street Northeast
4
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on West Main Street
197 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn straight onto West Shadburn Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Shadburn Avenue
7
Continue on East Broad Street Northeast
443 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Broad Street Northeast
8
Turn right onto R H Smith Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
R H Smith Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto South Old Peachtree Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Old Peachtree Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Spalding Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spalding Drive
12
Turn right onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
Triangle Drive Northwest
14
Turn left onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
GA 141
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Harris Street
Turn right onto South Harris Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street Northeast
Turn left onto East Main Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Turn right onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Triangle Drive Northwest
Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
Navigation decision point
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Turn left onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
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
Peachtree Corners, GA
Late night in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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 warmer 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 19.5-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be consistently navigating city streets and local thoroughfares rather than high-speed routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable here due to the frequent turns and local road nature of the drive. This route prioritizes directness over speed, meaning you'll experience a steady rhythm of turns and traffic lights, characteristic of a typical drive through suburban Georgia.
Only 2% 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Harris Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 (South Harris Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.8 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 (South Harris Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Peachtree Corners, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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