Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Morning in Sandy Springs on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Trip Overview
This short, 12.5-mile drive from Sandy Springs to Peachtree Corners in Georgia is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 20 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, and GA 141, with about 18% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this quick excursion is around $2. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a spontaneous trip or an easy commute, offering a straightforward experience within the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| GA 141 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Hammond Drive Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Johnson Ferry Road Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Peachtree Dunwoody Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Glenridge Drive Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA.
1
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Vernon Highway
2
Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Glenridge Drive Northeast
4
Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hammond Drive Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Peachtree Dunwoody Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
392 ft
·
16 sec
·
Peachtree Dunwoody Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge onto I 285
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31B
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto GA 141
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
Triangle Drive Northwest
13
Turn left onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
GA 141
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge onto I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boule...
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m 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 left lanes.
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
GA 141
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141 toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Turn left onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Peachtree Corners, GA
Morning in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 for this 12.5-mile stretch. While 18% of the route involves highway travel, much of it will feel like navigating local roads with frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. This suggests a drive that requires constant attention to navigation and road changes rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
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 2.3 miles in near I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
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 10 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Sandy Springs, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dahlonega along the way.
Dahlonega
10.2 mi in
|
~15m
|
via GA 141
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 3.8 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 2.3 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): 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 Peachtree Corners, 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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