Origin
North Druid Hills, GA
Morning in North Druid Hills on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Druid Hills, 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
23m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Druid Hills, GA
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Peachtree Corners, GA
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Trip Overview
North Druid Hills, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA is 14 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Clairmont Road Northeast and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Georgia. Expect a local driving experience rather than a highway cruise, making it ideal for a short hop. With no planned stops and a short duration, this route offers flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clairmont Road Northeast | 5 mi | 8m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| GA 141 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Peachtree Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Lavista Road Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Triangle Drive Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clairmont Road Northeast
— 5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Druid Hills, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA.
1
Start on this road
250 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto GA 236
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lavista Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 23; GA 155
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Clairmont Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto GA 141
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Peachtree Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on GA 141
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
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.
8
Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
Triangle Drive Northwest
9
Turn left onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
GA 141
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast
Turn right onto GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 23; GA 155 / Clairmont Road Northeast
Turn left onto US 23; GA 155 / Clairmont Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
13.8 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
7:48 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
23m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience than a highway slog. Only 16% of the journey involves highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 5 miles along Clairmont Road Northeast. As you navigate, you'll transition between local streets and segments of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and GA 141, requiring your attention to traffic signals and intersections.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Clairmont Road Northeast.
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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 14 miles you will encounter 7 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 23; GA 155 / Clairmont Road Northeast): 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 North Druid Hills, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dahlonega along the way.
Dahlonega
11.7 mi in
|
~19m
|
via GA 141
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 5 miles on Clairmont Road Northeast. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 23; GA 155 / Clairmont Road Northeast): 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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