Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Late night in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peachtree Corners, GA to Carrollton, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
69 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Carrollton, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Peachtree Corners to Carrollton, expect a straightforward 69-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast, your path takes you along the Tom Murphy Freeway and the Atlanta Bypass before transitioning onto local thoroughfares like Carrollton Street. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two Georgia communities, offering a manageable drive whether you are heading out for business or leisure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 31 mi | 33m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| Carrollton Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Park Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| GA 141 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Alabama Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Murphy Freeway
— 31 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Carrollton, 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
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 285
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 20
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 19
Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left
134 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery
10
Turn left onto GA 113
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Carrollton Street
Use the straight lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Park Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Alabama Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Alabama Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn sharp right onto Maple Street
232 ft
·
9 sec
·
Maple Street
14
Turn right
117 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn right
142 ft
·
10 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 68.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
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.
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
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 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingha...
8
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
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 19
Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
6
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 27; GA 1 / North Park Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1 / North Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Alabama Street
Turn left onto Alabama Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.79 one way
$21.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.77 | $25.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Carrollton, GA
Late night in Carrollton on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Douglasville, GA
35 mi in
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
32 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
1h 24m 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 features a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend roughly 48% of your time on highways, providing a steady pace during the early stages of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Tom Murphy Freeway, where you can cover 31 miles before needing to adjust your course. As you move away from the Atlanta Bypass and approach your destination, the experience shifts from heavy interstate traffic to more intimate local roads. Be prepared for this transition, as the character of the pavement and the density of the surroundings change significantly once you exit the primary highway system.
48% 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: 31 mi on Tom Murphy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Peachtree Corners, GA and Carrollton, GA, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Birmingham, Temple Industrial Park, Georgia Agritourism and Red Land Nursery.
Chattanooga
5.4 mi in
|
~8m
Birmingham
25.9 mi in
|
~32m
Temple Industrial Park
57.8 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Georgia Agritourism
57.8 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Red Land Nursery
57.8 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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 31 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. 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 Carrollton, 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 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Carrollton, 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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