How far is McDonough, GA from Peachtree Corners, GA?
The driving distance from McDonough, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonough and Peachtree Corners.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonough and Peachtree Corners.
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Start on Atlanta Street
39 m · 11 sec · Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Keys Ferry Street
1726 ft · 51 sec · Keys Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Sims Street
1659 ft · 44 sec · Sims Street
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Continue on Highway 155 North
11.7 mi · 17 min · Highway 155 North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Snapfinger Road
36 m · 5 sec · Snapfinger Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Snapfinger Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Snapfinger Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Snapfinger Road
29 m · 2 sec · Snapfinger Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Snapfinger Road
5 mi · 8 min · Snapfinger Road
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Turn slight right
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Wesley Chapel Road
1874 ft · 44 sec · Wesley Chapel Road
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Turn left onto I 20 West
2851 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
2850 ft · 37 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.5 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
972 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
1361 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Triangle Drive Northwest
21 m · 9 sec · Triangle Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Peachtree Parkway Northwest
926 ft · 18 sec · Peachtree Parkway Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McDonough and Peachtree Corners.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McDonough and Mostly Cloudy near Peachtree Corners.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonough to Peachtree Corners?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from McDonough and 26.2 miles from Peachtree Corners.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McDonough and Mostly Cloudy near Peachtree Corners.
Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
City of Stonecrest
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinehurst.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonough and Peachtree Corners. Straight-line distance: 36.38 mi (58.54 km).
#1 McDonough
City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,582 |
| Coordinates | 33.4473400, -84.1468600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peachtree Corners
A city in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,294 |
| Coordinates | 33.9701000, -84.2215900 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peachtree Parkway Northwest (-84.221507, 33.970075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.65 | $13.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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