Origin
Duluth, GA
Morning in Duluth on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duluth, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duluth, GA
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Peachtree Corners, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or errand between Duluth and Peachtree Corners, Georgia, you are looking at a very manageable 6.9-mile journey. Expect to spend about 12 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate through the Southeast region using a combination of Buford Highway, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, and Spalding Drive. With a fuel cost of just $1, this trip is incredibly budget-friendly for any traveler. Because the drive is short and direct, there is no need to split this into multiple days. It is a straightforward, practical hop between two neighboring cities that prioritizes efficiency over long-distance exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buford Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| Spalding Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Old Peachtree Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Berkeley Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Lawrenceville Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Triangle Drive Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Buford Highway
— 2.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duluth, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
43 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 120
453 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Lawrenceville Street
3
Turn right onto US 23; GA 13
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Buford Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Berkeley Lake Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto South Old Peachtree Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Old Peachtree Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Spalding Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spalding Drive
8
Turn right onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
Triangle Drive Northwest
10
Turn left onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
GA 141
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Turn right onto US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Turn right onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Triangle Drive Northwest
Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
Navigation decision point
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
1 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
12m 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 trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the suburban landscape. While you will spend about 5 percent of your time on highways, the experience is largely defined by local road maneuvering. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 2.1 miles you spend on Buford Highway. As you transition between the primary roads, be prepared for frequent adjustments and turns. The route feels less like a traditional highway cruise and more like an integrated local commute through the heart of Georgia.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.1 mi on Buford Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 6.9 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: at 0.1 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Duluth, GA
Full guide →Duluth is a suburb of Metro Atlanta. It is a medium-sized railway town historically called Howell's Crossing.
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 12m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 2.1 miles on Buford Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 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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