Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Morning in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peachtree Corners, GA to Decatur, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peachtree Corners, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Decatur, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Peachtree Corners to Decatur is 17.3 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia and the Southeast region, mostly on surface roads. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a single day, perfect for a quick local excursion. You'll likely find it a no-fuss drive, ideal for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Lawrenceville Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| GA 141 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Scott Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Ponce de Leon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Decatur, 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
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 38
Toward US 29: Lawrenceville Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
220 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 29 South, GA 8 South
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 29; GA 8
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lawrenceville Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 29; US 78; GA 8
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Scott Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Church Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
363 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
12
Turn left onto East Court Square
226 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Court Square
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 12.7 — 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.
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
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 29: Lawrenceville Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward US 29: Lawrenceville Highway
9
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 South, GA 8 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 29 South, GA 8 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.71 one way
$5.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Decatur, GA
Morning in Decatur on Sunday
Local time
6:04 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
25m 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 has a 11% highway share, meaning most of your driving will be on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 6.3 miles on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a good amount of merging and traffic as you navigate urban and suburban areas, particularly as you transition from the bypass onto local streets like Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Lawrenceville Highway.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near GA 141.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Decatur, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Chamblee along the way.
Chamblee
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
|
via GA 141
About the Cities
Arriving in Decatur, GA
Full guide →Decatur is a city that, despite being somewhat isolated from the rest of Atlanta, is so close to Georgia's state capital as to not really be separate. While Atlanta is an international city with corporate headquarters, world class convention facilities, and a fast pace, Decatur has retained a small city feel and a slightly slower pace. However, Decatur is closer to Atlanta's business, retail and cultural destinations than many of Atlanta's neighborhoods, so it can easily be mistaken for an in-town neighborhood of Atlanta.
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 25m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 Decatur, 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Decatur, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Decatur, GA
Explore more options from Peachtree Corners, GA or browse trips ending in Decatur, GA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse GA road trips.