Origin
Monroe, GA
Late night in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, 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 1m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, GA
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Peachtree Corners, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Monroe to Peachtree Corners, you are looking at a straightforward 37.7-mile journey through the Georgia suburbs. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for the transit, keeping your overhead low for this regional commute. You will primarily utilize US 78, the Ronald Reagan Parkway, and Pleasant Hill Road to navigate between these two points. Since the route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Georgia, the transition between the two cities is seamless and familiar. It is a highly practical drive for anyone needing to connect between these two areas without any complex logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 16.6 mi | 23m |
| Ronald Reagan Parkway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Pleasant Hill Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| North Berkeley Lake Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Broad Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street East | 1 mi | 1m |
| Spalding Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 78
— 16.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA.
1
Start on GA 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 78 West, GA 10 West: Atlanta
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto US 78; GA 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 78; GA 10
4
Continue on US 78; GA 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 78; GA 10
5
Continue on US 78; GA 10
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 78; GA 10
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 78; GA 10
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 78; GA 10
7
Continue on US 78; GA 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 78; GA 10
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 78; GA 10
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 78; GA 10
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 78; GA 10
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 78; GA 10
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 78; GA 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street East
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Wisteria Drive Southwest
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Wisteria Drive Southwest
Use the right lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto Wisteria Drive Southwest
127 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wisteria Drive Southwest
13
Continue on Wisteria Drive Southwest
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Wisteria Drive Southwest
14
Take the ramp
169 ft
·
5 sec
Toward GA 124: Scenic Highway
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto GA 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Highway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Ronald Reagan Parkway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Hill Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Berkeley Lake Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Berkeley Lake Road
Use the right lane.
19
Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto South Old Peachtree Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Old Peachtree Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on Spalding Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spalding Drive
22
Turn right onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
Triangle Drive Northwest
24
Turn left onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
GA 141
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Monroe, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward US 78 West, GA 10 West: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 78 West, GA 10 West: Atlanta
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Wisteria Drive Southwest
Enter roundabout onto Wisteria Drive Southwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the ramp toward GA 124: Scenic Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 124: Scenic Highway
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
GA 124 / Scenic Highway
Merge onto GA 124 / Scenic Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
37.5 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
$5.90 one way
$11.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
3:49 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
31 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 1m 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 highway-focused drive relies on major thoroughfares for 64% of the transit, giving it a consistent, utilitarian feel. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 78, which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.6 miles. As you transition from the more open stretches onto the Ronald Reagan Parkway and Pleasant Hill Road, the character of the road shifts from regional highway driving to a more suburban navigation experience. Behind the wheel, you should expect a steady pace rather than a technical or winding path. The road surface and traffic patterns remain predictable, allowing you to maintain a steady speed for the majority of the hour-long trip.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on US 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (Wisteria Drive Southwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on US 78. 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (Wisteria Drive Southwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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