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Trip from Peachtree Corners, GA to Mableton, GA

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

Drive Time

39m

Distance

27.1 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

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 Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Mableton, GA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Peachtree Corners to Mableton, you are looking at a straightforward 27.1-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. This short trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for this Southeast Georgia commute. The path utilizes a combination of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, the Atlanta Bypass, and Fontaine Road Southeast to navigate between these two points. Since the entire route stays within the same region, you can expect a consistent local driving experience throughout the trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 14.1 mi 16m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard 3.5 mi 4m
Fontaine Road Southeast 2.8 mi 5m
East-West Connector 2.4 mi 4m
Peachtree Parkway Northwest 1.8 mi 3m
Cumberland Parkway Southeast 0.6 mi 1m
Atlanta Road Southeast 0.4 mi <1m
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter — 14.1 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

14 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 16 Toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn straight onto Atlanta Road Southeast

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Atlanta Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto Cumberland Parkway Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Parkway Southeast
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on East-West Connector

2.4 mi · 4 min · East-West Connector
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto Fontaine Road Southeast

2.8 mi · 5 min · Fontaine Road Southeast
11

Turn left onto Floyd Road Southwest

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Floyd Road Southwest
12

Turn right onto US 78; US 278; GA 8

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto Whispering Pines Road

100 ft · 8 sec · Whispering Pines Road
14

Turn sharp right

155 ft · 11 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 27 — 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
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
19.8 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna

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 16 Toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna
6
26.7 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 78; US 278; GA 8 / Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

Turn right onto US 78; US 278; GA 8 / Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
27 mi into trip | ~39m in

Turn sharp right

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.24 one way

$8.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $4.63 $9.27
premium $4.70 $5.02 $10.03
diesel $5.61 $5.98 $11.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.85 $1.30
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Peachtree Corners, GA

Late night in Peachtree Corners on Sunday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mableton, GA

Late night in Mableton on Sunday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

25 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

39m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as only 10% of this 27.1-mile route is spent on the highway. You will experience the most uninterrupted driving during the 14.1-mile stretch along the Atlanta Bypass, also known as The Perimeter. Beyond that segment, the drive shifts into a more technical series of local roads that require your full attention behind the wheel. The transition from the busier bypass onto smaller thoroughfares like Fontaine Road Southeast defines the character of this trip. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you engaged with frequent turns and shifting traffic patterns.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

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 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,067 ft 847 ft

Total Climb

591 ft

Total Descent

656 ft

Highest Point

1,067 ft

~12.4 mi in

Elevation Range

221 ft

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 Mableton, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee, Chattanooga and Smyrna.

Chamblee

1.8 mi in | ~3m | via GA 141

Chattanooga

5.4 mi in | ~8m

Smyrna

19.8 mi in | ~25m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m 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 14.1 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 Mableton, 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 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 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 Mableton, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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