Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Late night in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peachtree Corners, GA to Canton, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Canton, GA
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Trip Overview
Peachtree Corners to Canton is 27.8 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Hickory Flat Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local road experience with frequent turns rather than a high-speed highway journey. It's a short enough trip to complete in a single day, making it ideal for a quick excursion or a simple relocation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Flat Highway | 11 mi | 18m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Arnold Mill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Houze Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Spalding Drive | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Mansell Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Marietta Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Crossville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hickory Flat Highway
— 11 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Canton, 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
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on GA 92
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Crossville Road
5
Turn right onto Mansell Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Mansell Road
6
Turn left onto GA 140
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Houze Road
7
Enter roundabout onto GA 140
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
Houze Road
8
Continue on GA 140
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Houze Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on GA 140
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Hickory Flat Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto Marietta Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Marietta Road
12
Continue on West Marietta Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Marietta Street
13
Turn right onto East Main Street
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.1 — 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
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
GA 140 / Houze Road
Turn left onto GA 140 / Houze Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
GA 140 / Houze Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 140 / Houze Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
27.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Marietta Road
At end of road, turn right onto Marietta Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Canton, GA
Late night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
27 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
49m 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 route is characterized by its "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, with zero highway share. You'll navigate a series of local roads, including Hickory Flat Highway, Holcomb Bridge Road, and Arnold Mill Road, meaning you should anticipate frequent intersections and traffic signals. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 11 miles on Hickory Flat Highway. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation and road conditions, as you'll be on surface streets for the entire trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Hickory Flat Highway.
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 49m drive. You will face about 7 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 10 miles (GA 140 / Houze Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Hickory Flat Highway. 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 10 miles (GA 140 / Houze Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Canton, 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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