Origin
Cartersville, GA
Late night in Cartersville on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cartersville, 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
1h 2m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cartersville, GA
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Peachtree Corners, GA
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Trip Overview
Cartersville to Peachtree Corners is 49 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via I 75 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia, making it a straightforward local hop. You'll be navigating primarily highway conditions for most of this relatively short distance. It's a practical drive that connects two points without extensive detours, suitable for a quick transfer or a day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 27.8 mi | 31m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| GA 141 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Cherokee Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Gilmer Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 27.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cartersville, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA.
1
Start on GA 293
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cherokee Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Gilmer Street
331 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Gilmer Street
3
Turn left onto GA 61; GA 113; GA 293
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
5
Merge onto I 75
28 mi
·
31 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 285
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31B
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto GA 141
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
Triangle Drive Northwest
13
Turn left onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
GA 141
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Cartersville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 30.8 and 48.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
30.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
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 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Bi...
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
7
42.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boule...
8
46.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
GA 141
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141 toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
7
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$7.66 one way
$15.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
12:42 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
27 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
1h 2m 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?
You'll spend about 61% of this 49-mile trip on highways. The longest uninterrupted highway stretch you'll encounter is 27.8 miles on I 75. After this, you'll transition to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, which will feel like a significant change from the interstate. Expect dense exits as you approach the Atlanta metropolitan area.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cartersville, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville and Augusta.
Tampa
30.8 mi in
|
~37m
Greenville
30.8 mi in
|
~37m
Augusta
30.8 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Peachtree Corners, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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