Origin
Peachtree City, GA
Morning in Peachtree City on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peachtree City, GA to Atlanta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peachtree City, GA
Kelly
Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Peachtree City to Atlanta, you are looking at a quick 31.3-mile journey that typically takes about 42 minutes. This straightforward trip is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for this commute within the Southeast region. The route relies heavily on major arteries to move you efficiently between these two Georgia locations. Because of the short distance and duration, it serves as a highly practical connection for those needing to transition from the suburbs into the heart of the state capital.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Joel Cowan Parkway | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| Senoia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Floy Farr Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 18.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree City, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on GA 54
190 ft
·
14 sec
·
Floy Farr Parkway
2
Continue on GA 54
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Floy Farr Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn sharp left onto GA 74
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Joel Cowan Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on GA 74
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Senoia Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 85
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
11
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway
Turn sharp left onto GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
8
30 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
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 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia S...
8
30.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
6
30.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Fulton Street Southwest
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Atlanta, GA
Morning in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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
42m 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 a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate via I-85, Joel Cowan Parkway, and Senoia Road to complete your trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-85, where you will cover 18.4 miles of interstate driving. Expect a transition from the local flow of the parkway and smaller roads into the heavier, faster-paced environment of the main interstate corridor. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Joel Cowan Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway.
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 31.3 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 0.4 miles (GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,040 ft
888 ft
Total Climb
390 ft
Total Descent
259 ft
Highest Point
1,040 ft
~31.3 mi in
Elevation Range
153 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Atlanta, GA
Full guide →Atlanta is the vanguard of the New South, with the charm and elegance of the Old. It's a city that balances southern traditions with sleek modernism, and southern hospitality with three skylines and the world’s busiest airport. It's a city that has been burnt to the ground and built back up; seen the horrors of war; felt the pain of droughts and floods; and given birth to Martin Luther King, Jr., the greatest figure of the civil rights movement. Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia.
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 42m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on I 85. 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 Atlanta, 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 0.4 miles (GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 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 Atlanta, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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