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

The driving distance from Peachtree Corners, GA to Canton, GA is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
27.78 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.01 mi
38.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.01 mi
Kilometers
38.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.78 mi
Kilometers
44.71 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Peachtree Corners
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peachtree Corners
2026-04-15T18:15
Arrive Canton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peachtree Corners
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
Alpharetta
GA

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Peachtree Corners
13.9 mi
00h 24m
To Canton
13.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peachtree Parkway Northwest

    20 m · 5 sec · Peachtree Parkway Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spalding Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Spalding Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Crossville Road

    1138 ft · 22 sec · East Crossville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mansell Road

    2406 ft · 53 sec · Mansell Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Houze Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Houze Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Houze Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Houze Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Houze Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Arnold Mill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hickory Flat Highway

    11 mi · 18 min · Hickory Flat Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marietta Road

    1084 ft · 30 sec · Marietta Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Marietta Street

    2319 ft · 1 min · West Marietta Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Flat Highway
11 mi · 40%
Holcomb Bridge Road
7.15 mi · 26%
Arnold Mill Road
3.21 mi · 12%
Houze Road
2.87 mi · 10%
Spalding Drive
2.21 mi · 8%
Mansell Road
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hickory Flat Highway

Continue on Hickory Flat Highway

11 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpharetta
00h 24m from Peachtree Corners
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Peachtree Corners and Mostly Clear near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Alpharetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Peachtree Corners and 13.9 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alpharetta

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 Alpharetta and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Duluth City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Duluth City Hall

Duluth , GA
3167 Main St, Duluth, GA 30096
Rating 4.5/5 31 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

49 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

105 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peachtree Corners and Canton. Straight-line distance: 24.01 mi (38.64 km).

Peachtree Corners

#1 Peachtree Corners

A city in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

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

#2 Canton

County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA

Population32,347
Coordinates34.2367600, -84.4907600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Peachtree Corners (-84.22159, 33.9701)
End: Canton (-84.49076, 34.23676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.78 $4.68 $9.36
Diesel $5.62 $5.51 $11.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Peachtree Corners and Canton. The current time is 18:15:51.

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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.