Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Morning in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peachtree Corners, 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
31m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
Peachtree Corners to Atlanta is 22.3 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Northeast Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia, making it a convenient local journey. The drive is a mixed bag, offering both highway speeds and some city-like transitions. It's a straightforward connection, perfect for a quick errand, a commute, or a simple hop between two points in the metro area without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Connector | 3 mi | 4m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| GA 141 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Square Southwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Expressway
— 10.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on GA 141
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the exit onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
GA 141
Toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
3
Merge onto GA 141
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 285 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 285
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 33A
Toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 85 South: Atlanta
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
10
Merge onto I 85
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 75; I 85
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 248A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
288 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Capitol Square Southwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 285 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 East
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta
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 33A
Toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlant...
9
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chambl...
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 248A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State C...
7
22.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
8 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
31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway drive, with 57% of the route utilizing major expressways like the Northeast Expressway and the Downtown Connector. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.8 miles on the Northeast Expressway, maintaining highway speeds for a significant portion. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting that while highways dominate, you'll likely encounter some urban surface streets and transitions as you approach your destination in Atlanta. Expect a relatively fast-paced journey with minimal slowdowns until you enter the denser city environment.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Northeast Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Peachtree Corners, GA to Atlanta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Chamblee along the way.
Chamblee
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
|
via GA 141
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 31m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Northeast Expressway. 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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