Origin
Bremen, GA
Afternoon in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, GA to Brookhaven, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bremen, GA
Karina Badura
Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tom Murphy Freeway, Pacific Avenue, Downtown Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.5 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 37.5 mi | 42m |
| Pacific Avenue | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Downtown Connector | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| North Druid Hills Road Northeast | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Expressway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Buford-Spring Connector | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Buford Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Carrollton Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Murphy Freeway
— 37.5 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 27 Business; 1 Business
182 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 78; GA 8
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Pacific Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto GA 113
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Carrollton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 20
37 mi
·
42 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 57
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 75; I 85
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 86
Toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto GA 13
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford-Spring Connector
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on GA 13
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Highway
14
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Toward North Druid Hills Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto GA 141
427 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
17
Turn right
139 ft
·
12 sec
18
Turn right
63 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn left
347 ft
·
25 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Bremen, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 27 Business; 1 Business / Hamilton Avenue
Turn sharp left onto US 27 Business; 1 Business / Hamilton Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
46 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85...
8
46.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Gre...
7
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 86
Toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
7
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Keep slight right at fork onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast toward North Druid Hills Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Druid Hills Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brookhaven, GA
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
56.9 mi in 1h 14m, mostly highway — 37.5 mi of that is on Tom Murphy Freeway.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.5 mi on Tom Murphy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Murphy Freeway and Pacific Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27 Business; 1 Business / Hamilton Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 27 Business; 1 Business / Hamilton Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 46 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bremen, GA and Brookhaven, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Macon and Montgomery.
Greenville
46 mi in
|
~55m
Macon
46 mi in
|
~55m
Montgomery
46 mi in
|
~55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.5 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brookhaven, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 27 Business; 1 Business / Hamilton Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 46 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brookhaven, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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