Peachtree Corners to Oakdale Woods is 21.3 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I-85 and Sugarloaf Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a drive primarily on highways, making it a quick and efficient journey. It's a straightforward route, ideal for a quick errand or a short commute between these two areas.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Interstate Highway 85
6.7 mi
7m
Sugarloaf Parkway
5.8 mi
10m
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.2 mi
4m
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
1.8 mi
3m
University Parkway
1.6 mi
2m
Plantation Boulevard
0.4 mi
1m
Pin Oak Way
0.2 mi
<1m
Davis Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Interstate Highway 85
— 6.7 mi, about 7m
Traffic on I-85
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~7,674 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,027 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Oakdale Woods, GA.
1
Start on GA 141
1.8 mi·3 min·Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn straight
0.3 mi·24 sec
Toward Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Jones Mill Road, Peachtree Corners Circle
3
Continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
457 ft·13 sec·Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4
Turn left onto GA 140
3.1 mi·4 min·Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on GA 140
0.1 mi·11 sec·Jimmy Carter Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 85 NorthUse the left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 85
6.7 mi·7 min·Interstate Highway 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·37 sec
Exit 106Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
9
Continue on GA 316
1.6 mi·2 min·University Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward Sugarloaf ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
5.8 mi·10 min·Sugarloaf Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Davis Road
0.1 mi·19 sec·Davis Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Plantation Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Plantation Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Pin Oak Way
0.2 mi·43 sec·Pin Oak Way
15
Turn right onto Red Oak Lane
59 ft·2 sec·Red Oak Lane
16
Arrive at destination
Red Oak Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip|~3m in|GA 140 / Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Turn left onto GA 140 / Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 85 North
5
5.6 mi into trip|~9m in|I 85 / Interstate Highway 85
Merge onto I 85 / Interstate Highway 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.3 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
6
14.4 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward Sugarloaf Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Sugarloaf Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.29 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$3.46
$6.91
premium
$4.49
$3.77
$7.53
diesel
$4.80
$4.02
$8.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 71% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
6.4
0
$2.24
$1.02
Efficient EV
5.3
0
$1.86
$0.85
EV Truck/SUV
8.5
0
$2.98
$1.36
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Jul 12, 2026
Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Late night
in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 2:28AM EDT until July 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 2:28AM EDT until July 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Destination
Oakdale Woods, GA
Late night
in Oakdale Woods on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 10 mph65% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 2:28AM EDT until July 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 2:28AM EDT until July 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant portion on Interstate Highway 85, including a continuous stretch of 6.7 miles. The drive transitions between high-speed highway travel and other main roads like Sugarloaf Parkway and Jimmy Carter Boulevard. Expect a fast-paced journey with minimal slowdowns, characteristic of urban and suburban highway systems.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Interstate Highway 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Interstate Highway 85 and Sugarloaf Parkway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near GA 140 / Jimmy Carter Boulevard.
Driving Effort6/10
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 21.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.1 miles (GA 140 / Jimmy Carter Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (I 85 / Interstate Highway 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,047 ft913 ft
Total Climb
405 ft
Total Descent
425 ft
Highest Point
1,047 ft
Elevation Range
134 ft
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 Oakdale Woods, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Interstate Highway 85. 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 Oakdale Woods, 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 2.1 miles (GA 140 / Jimmy Carter Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (I 85 / Interstate Highway 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Oakdale Woods, GA before heading back.
