Origin
Decatur, GA
Morning in Decatur on Sunday
Local time
7:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, 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
26m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decatur, GA
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Peachtree Corners, GA
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Trip Overview
Decatur, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA is 17.6 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Georgia, making it a straightforward local connection. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it's ideal for a quick errand or a simple transit between nearby communities. You'll primarily navigate surface roads, so expect typical urban traffic patterns rather than open highway speeds. Plan for this to be a very manageable leg of any trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Lawrenceville Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| GA 141 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Scott Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Ponce de Leon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 6.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA.
1
Start on this road
287 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
311 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
3
Turn left onto Church Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto US 29; US 78; GA 8
480 ft
·
10 sec
·
Scott Boulevard
5
Continue on US 29; US 78; GA 8
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lawrenceville Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; GA 8
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lawrenceville Highway
Toward US 29 North: Lawrenceville Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 285 North
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 285
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 31
Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto GA 141
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
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.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 29; GA 8 / Lawrenceville Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; GA 8 / Lawrenceville Highway toward US 29 North: Lawrenceville Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 29 North: Lawrenceville Highway
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
17.4 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
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
Peachtree Corners, GA
Morning in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
7:38 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
28 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
26m 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?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only about 13% on the highway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 6.2 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter before transitioning to surface streets. Expect to encounter frequent intersections and traffic signals as you move onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Lawrenceville Highway. The driving environment will feel more like navigating through connected neighborhoods and business districts than open highway cruising.
Only 13% 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: 6.2 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 29; GA 8 / Lawrenceville Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 29; GA 8 / Lawrenceville Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Decatur, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dahlonega along the way.
Dahlonega
15.3 mi in
|
~22m
|
via GA 141
About the Cities
Starting in Decatur, GA
Full guide →Decatur is a city that, despite being somewhat isolated from the rest of Atlanta, is so close to Georgia's state capital as to not really be separate. While Atlanta is an international city with corporate headquarters, world class convention facilities, and a fast pace, Decatur has retained a small city feel and a slightly slower pace. However, Decatur is closer to Atlanta's business, retail and cultural destinations than many of Atlanta's neighborhoods, so it can easily be mistaken for an in-town neighborhood of Atlanta.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 2.6 miles (US 29; GA 8 / Lawrenceville Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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