Traveling from Waycross to Peachtree Corners covers 268.6 miles and takes approximately 5 hours and 12 minutes of drive time. Because this journey stays entirely within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region toward the northern suburbs of Atlanta, it is easily manageable as a one-day trip. You should budget about $43 for fuel to complete the trek. Since 80% of your time will be spent on highways like I-75 and US-82, the route is straightforward and efficient. While you could break this up with an overnight stay, most drivers will find it perfectly doable in a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
134.3 miles from Waycross, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75 Business
92.3 mi
1h 38m
US 82
55.8 mi
1h 9m
I 75
49.5 mi
53m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi
23m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi
11m
Albany Highway
6.6 mi
7m
Albany Avenue
4.8 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 75 Business
— 92.3 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waycross, GA and Peachtree Corners, GA.
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Start on Church Street
94 ft·10 sec·Church Street
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Turn left onto Albany Avenue
4.8 mi·8 min·Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Fulford Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·Fulford Road
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Turn left onto US 82; GA 520
3.3 mi·3 min·South Georgia Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 82; GA 520
6.6 mi·7 min·Albany Highway
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Continue on US 82; GA 520
3.4 mi·3 min·US 82; GA 520
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Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.1 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
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Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.6 mi·5 min·US 82; GA 520
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Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.5 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 82; GA 520
21 mi·24 min·US 82; GA 520
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Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.7 mi·1 min·US 82; GA 520
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Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
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Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
0.7 mi·1 min·US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
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Take the exit onto East 2nd Street
1.0 mi·2 min·East 2nd Street
16
Turn right onto Forrest Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Forrest Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto US 41; I 75 Business; GA 7
459 ft·11 sec·West 12th Street
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Continue on US 41; I 75 Business; GA 7
0.7 mi·1 min·US Highway 41 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the ramp onto I 75 Business
92 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 75 Business
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227Toward I 675 North: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 285
20 mi·23 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 31Toward GA 141: Peachtree BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
27
Merge onto GA 141
3.6 mi·4 min·Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
2.1 mi·3 min·GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, DahlonegaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
29
Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
68 ft·8 sec·Triangle Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto GA 141
0.2 mi·17 sec·Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
GA 141
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 5-hour duration. Because the route relies heavily on major arteries like I-75, try to avoid peak commuting hours when approaching the Peachtree Corners area to save yourself from unnecessary congestion. Check your fuel levels before hitting the longer stretches, as the $43 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local gas prices. Since this is a single-day commitment, your biggest advantage is flexibility; leaving early in the morning allows you to clear the highway segments before the afternoon heat or heavy traffic sets in.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.3 miles from Waycross, GA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.3 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peachtree Corners, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Waycross, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Waycross, GA
This is one driving day of about 268.6 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Waycross, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 Business for about 92.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 165.9 and 266.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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165.9 mi into trip|~3h 15m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
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231.3 mi into trip|~4h 26m in|I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
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241.4 mi into trip|~4h 37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
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262.4 mi into trip|~5h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
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266.3 mi into trip|~5h 8m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.00 one way
$84.01 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$45.93
$91.85
premium
$4.70
$49.71
$99.42
diesel
$5.61
$59.30
$118.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.6
0
$28.20
$12.89
Efficient EV
67.2
0
$23.50
$10.74
EV Truck/SUV
107.4
1
$37.60
$17.19
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Waycross, GA
Late night
in Waycross on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peachtree Corners, GA
Late night
in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$5
near mile 268.6
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 240.8
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 166.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over rural wandering. With 80% of the route utilizing major thoroughfares, you will spend the bulk of your time at cruising speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-75 Business, spanning 92.3 miles of consistent driving. As you transition from the coastal plain area toward the busier northern corridor, the road character shifts from regional highway connections to the heavier traffic patterns associated with the interstate system. This is a utilitarian drive designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.3 mi on I 75 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 Business and US 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 165.9 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 268.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 165.9 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 231.3 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Waycross, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 268.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.3 miles on I 75 Business. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 165.9 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 231.3 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Peachtree Corners, GA before the return drive.
