Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Oakdale Woods, GA
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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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Oakdale Woods, GA.
Start on GA 141
Turn straight
Continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn left onto GA 140
Continue on GA 140
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 85
Take the exit
Continue on GA 316
Take the exit
Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
Turn left onto Davis Road
Turn right onto Plantation Boulevard
Turn left onto Pin Oak Way
Turn right onto Red Oak Lane
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto GA 140 / Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 85 North
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 85 / Interstate Highway 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Sugarloaf Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| premium | $4.78 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Peachtree Corners on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Oakdale Woods on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
405 ft
Total Descent
425 ft
Highest Point
1,047 ft
Elevation Range
134 ft
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.
Athens
Founded 2012
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
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.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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