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Trip from Peachtree Corners, GA to Brookhaven, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

10.8 mi

17 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 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

Peachtree Corners, GA

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city in western DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Brookhaven, GA

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Trip Overview

Peachtree Corners to Brookhaven is 10.8 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a straight shot. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip where you want to get from point A to point B without much time commitment or extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard 4 mi 5m
Peachtree Boulevard 2.5 mi 4m
Peachtree Road Northeast 2.2 mi 4m
Peachtree Parkway Northwest 1.8 mi 3m
GA 141 0.2 mi <1m
North Druid Hills Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard — 4 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Brookhaven, 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

4.0 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on GA 141

2.5 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Boulevard
5

Continue on GA 141

2.2 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Road Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road

128 ft · 10 sec · North Druid Hills Road
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

284 ft · 7 sec
8

Merge onto GA 141

143 ft · 4 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
9

Turn right

139 ft · 12 sec
10

Turn right

63 ft · 9 sec
11

Turn left

347 ft · 25 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | GA 141

Take the exit onto GA 141 toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
5
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | GA 141 / Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Merge onto GA 141 / Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | North Druid Hills Road

Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
10.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.69 one way

$3.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $1.85 $3.69
premium $4.70 $2.00 $4.00
diesel $5.61 $2.38 $4.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 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 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Peachtree Corners, GA

Late night in Peachtree Corners on Sunday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, GA

Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday

Local time

4:02 AM

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

18m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 18% of the route on highways. You'll encounter several road name changes, primarily on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Boulevard, and Peachtree Road Northeast. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is about 4 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments, characteristic of navigating through more developed, urban-adjacent areas.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near GA 141.

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 10.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.8 miles (GA 141): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (North Druid Hills Road): 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.

On the drive from Peachtree Corners, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Chamblee along the way.

Chamblee

1.8 mi in | ~3m | via GA 141

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m 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 4 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. 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 Brookhaven, 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 1.8 miles (GA 141): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (North Druid Hills 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 Brookhaven, 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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