How far is Peachtree Corners, GA from Americus, GA?

The driving distance from Peachtree Corners, GA to Americus, GA is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.1 miles (211 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.4 mi
03h 19m
Flight
131.12 mi
211.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.12 mi
Kilometers
211.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.4 mi
Kilometers
258.14 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Americus
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Peachtree Corners
Sat, Apr 18, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peachtree Corners
2026-04-18T05:39
Arrive Americus
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peachtree Corners
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Peachtree Corners
80.3 mi
01h 39m
To Americus
80.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Peachtree Corners and Americus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners and Americus.

  1. 1

    Start on Peachtree Parkway Northwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Parkway Northwest

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

    998 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East

    1974 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    39.7 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Cabiness Road

    786 ft · 19 sec · Cabiness Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Lee Street

    18.4 mi · 26 min · North Lee Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Hopewell Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West Hopewell Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    35.6 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parkview Place

    67 m · 6 sec · Parkview Place

  21. 21

    Continue on McGarrah Street

    1326 ft · 41 sec · McGarrah Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jr Campbell Street

    763 ft · 23 sec · Jr Campbell Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lee Street

    1697 ft · 38 sec · North Lee Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peachtree Corners and Americus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hopewell Road
55.3 mi · 34%
Terrell Starr Parkway
49.9 mi · 31%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 13%
North Lee Street
18.7 mi · 12%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 2%
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

39.7 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
131.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 39m from Peachtree Corners
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Peachtree Corners and Mostly Sunny near Americus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peachtree Corners to Americus?

The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Peachtree Corners and 80.1 miles from Americus.

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

The direct path is about 131.1 miles (211 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peachtree Corners and Mostly Sunny near Americus.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peachtree Corners and Americus. Straight-line distance: 131.12 mi (211.02 km).

Peachtree Corners

#1 Peachtree Corners

A city in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Population44,294
Coordinates33.9701000, -84.2215900
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Americus

#2 Americus

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Population14,987
Coordinates32.0723900, -84.2326900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Peachtree Corners (-84.22159, 33.9701)
End: Americus (-84.23269, 32.07239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.43 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.84
11.32 gal · 42.86 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.42 $44.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.07 $50.14
Premium $4.78 $27.04 $54.09
Diesel $5.62 $31.83 $63.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Peachtree Corners and Americus. The current time is 05:39:01.

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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.