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

Fastest route

The route from Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA to Buford, Georgia, USA is approximately 18.4 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Peachtree Industrial Blvd. The directions involve taking Spalding Dr to Peachtree Industrial Blvd, following it to Sugar Hill, and then using E Shadburn Ave and W Main St to reach E Jones Alley in Buford.

Directions

  1. Head east on Spalding Dr toward GA-141 N.
  2. Continue onto S Old Peachtree Rd.
  3. Follow Peachtree Industrial Blvd to Sugar Hill.
  4. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
  5. Continue straight to stay on Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
  6. Take E Shadburn Ave and W Main St to E Jones Alley in Buford.
  7. Turn right toward R H Smith Blvd, then turn right onto R H Smith Blvd. R H Smith Blvd turns left and becomes E Shadburn Ave. Finally, turn right onto N Church St, then turn right onto S Harris St, and left at the 1st cross street onto E Jones Alley.

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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.49 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.21 mi
26.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.21 mi
Kilometers
26.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.49 mi
Kilometers
29.75 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Peachtree Corners
Sat, Apr 18, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peachtree Corners
2026-04-18T06:57
Arrive Buford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Peachtree Corners
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Peachtree Corners
9.3 mi
00h 17m
To Buford
9.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90Β°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90Β°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 Buford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peachtree Parkway Northwest

    78 m Β· 7 sec Β· Peachtree Parkway Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right

    42 m Β· 12 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    64 m Β· 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    19 m Β· 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Spalding Drive

    1.4 km Β· 2 min Β· Spalding Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South Old Peachtree Road

    1.3 km Β· 2 min Β· South Old Peachtree Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    15 mi Β· 22 min Β· Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto R H Smith Boulevard

    784 ft Β· 26 sec Β· R H Smith Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Broad Street Northeast

    135 m Β· 12 sec Β· East Broad Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on East Shadburn Avenue

    1.2 km Β· 2 min Β· East Shadburn Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street

    1 km Β· 2 min Β· West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street Northeast

    527 ft Β· 16 sec Β· East Main Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Harris Street

    44 m Β· 9 sec Β· South Harris Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    8 m Β· 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
15 mi Β· 81%
Spalding Drive
0.89 mi Β· 5%
South Old Peachtree Road
0.78 mi Β· 4%
East Shadburn Avenue
0.78 mi Β· 4%
West Main Street
0.65 mi Β· 4%
R H Smith Boulevard
0.15 mi Β· 1%
Longest Stretch

Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

15 mi Β· 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 17m from Peachtree Corners
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Peachtree Corners and Mostly Sunny near Buford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Peachtree Corners and 9.2 miles from Buford.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duluth, 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 Duluth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peachtree Corners and Buford. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.09 km).

Peachtree Corners

#1 Peachtree Corners

A city in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

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

#2 Buford

City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States

Population15,750
Coordinates34.1206600, -84.0043500
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Peachtree Parkway Northwest (-84.221507, 33.970075)
End: (-84.004345, 34.120674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L Β· about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.3 gal Β· 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.88 $5.76
Premium $4.78 $3.11 $6.21
Diesel $5.62 $3.66 $7.31

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 Β· Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Peachtree Corners and Buford. The current time is 06:57:15.

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