How far is Gainesville, GA from Peachtree City, GA?

The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Peachtree City, GA is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.46 mi
01h 43m
Flight
76.4 mi
122.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.4 mi
Kilometers
122.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.46 mi
Kilometers
137.54 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peachtree City
Fri, Apr 17, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Gainesville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesville
2026-04-17T06:24
Arrive Peachtree City
Fri, Apr 17, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gainesville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chamblee
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Gainesville
42.8 mi
00h 51m
To Peachtree City
42.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Peachtree City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Peachtree City.

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

    56 m · 5 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · E. E. Butler Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South: Atlanta

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    21.2 mi · 23 min · Lanier Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Senoia Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Senoia Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Joel Cowan Parkway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Joel Cowan Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Floy Farr Parkway

    1455 ft · 33 sec · Floy Farr Parkway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Floy Farr Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Peachtree City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
54.5 mi · 64%
I 85 South
15.5 mi · 18%
Joel Cowan Parkway
9.32 mi · 11%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 3%
Senoia Road
1.66 mi · 2%
E. E. Butler Parkway
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight right

26.7 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamblee
00h 51m from Gainesville
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Peachtree City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Peachtree City?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chamblee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Gainesville and 42.7 miles from Peachtree City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Peachtree City.

Stop Ideas Near Chamblee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chamblee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.8 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamblee.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

13 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

62 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

117 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Peachtree City. Straight-line distance: 76.4 mi (122.96 km).

Gainesville

#1 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Peachtree City

#2 Peachtree City

City in Fayette County, Georgia, United States of America

Population36,223
Coordinates33.3967800, -84.5957600
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesville (-83.82407, 34.29788)
End: Peachtree City (-84.59576, 33.39678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.96
Round trip
$23.92
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.96 $23.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.38 $26.75
Premium $4.78 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.62 $16.98 $33.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Gainesville and Peachtree City. The current time is 06:24:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.