Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Afternoon in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peachtree Corners, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peachtree Corners, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
Peachtree Corners to Alpharetta is 11.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Haynes Bridge Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Georgia, connecting two communities in the Southeast region. Expect a drive that feels more like navigating local streets than a long-haul journey. It's a quick trip, ideal for when you need to get from one point to another without a significant time commitment, and you can easily complete it within a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haynes Bridge Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Nesbit Ferry Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Spalding Drive | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Old Alabama Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Academy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Haynes Bridge Road
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on GA 141
65 ft
·
4 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
2
Turn right onto Spalding Drive
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Spalding Drive
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto GA 140
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Nesbit Ferry Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Nesbit Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Old Alabama Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Old Alabama Road
6
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
10
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Spalding Drive
Turn right onto Spalding Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
GA 140 / Holcomb Bridge Road
Turn right onto GA 140 / Holcomb Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Nesbit Ferry Road
Turn right onto Nesbit Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Haynes Bridge Road
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
GA 120 / Old Milton Parkway
Turn left onto GA 120 / Old Milton Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Alpharetta, GA
Afternoon in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 its turn-heavy local nature, with only a 2% highway share. You'll primarily navigate on roads like Haynes Bridge Road, Nesbit Ferry Road, and Spalding Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4 miles on Haynes Bridge Road. The road personality is that of a typical suburban commute, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits, rather than a continuous, high-speed transit.
Only 2% 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: 4 mi on Haynes Bridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Spalding Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spalding Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (GA 140 / Holcomb Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (Nesbit Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Haynes Bridge Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Spalding Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (GA 140 / Holcomb Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (Nesbit Ferry Road): 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 Alpharetta, 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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