How far is Peachtree Corners, GA from Athens, GA?
The driving distance from Peachtree Corners, GA to Athens, GA is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 01h 17m.
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.
Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peachtree Corners and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners and Athens.
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Start on Peachtree Parkway Northwest
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Parkway Northwest
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Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Jones Mill Road, Peachtree Corners Circle
1451 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
139 m · 13 sec · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
560 ft · 12 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 North
1376 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85
6.7 mi · 7 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
2806 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on University Parkway
38.4 mi · 47 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
116 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Oconee Connector
3008 ft · 1 min · Oconee Connector
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Turn left
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
1.3 mi · 1 min · Inner Loop 10
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Continue on GA Inner Loop 10
3.7 mi · 4 min · GA Inner Loop 10
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Continue on Inner Loop 10
1969 ft · 26 sec · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North: Prince Avenue, Jefferson
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Prince Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Prince Avenue
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Continue on West Dougherty Street
953 ft · 34 sec · West Dougherty Street
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Turn left onto North Lumpkin Street
31 m · 3 sec · North Lumpkin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lumpkin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peachtree Corners and Athens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
University Parkway
Continue on University Parkway
38.4 mi · 00h 47m
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 Peachtree Corners and Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peachtree Corners to Athens?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Carl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Peachtree Corners and 30 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peachtree Corners and Sunny near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Carl
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carl.
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Peachtree Station
Toccoa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peachtree Corners and Athens. Straight-line distance: 48.35 mi (77.81 km).
#1 Peachtree Corners
A city in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,294 |
| Coordinates | 33.9701000, -84.2215900 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 116,714 |
| Coordinates | 33.9609500, -83.3779400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-83.37794, 33.96095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
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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