Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Evening in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Auburn, GA
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
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6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, GA
Jole Aron
Auburn, GA
Alyssa Rose
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Auburn, GA covers 33.8 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University Parkway, Interstate Highway 85, Winder Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on University Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.9 miles from Brookhaven, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 33.8 miles, with most of the trip on University Parkway and Interstate Highway 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.2 miles on University Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
University Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on University Parkway and Interstate Highway 85. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast
Turn right onto GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 North: Greenville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
6
27.4 mi into trip
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~37m in
|
US 29 Business; GA 8 / Winder Highway
Turn left onto US 29 Business; GA 8 / Winder Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Brookhaven, GA to Auburn, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.
Athens
16.6 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Winder Highway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Atlanta Highway Northwest | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Chamblee Tucker Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Peachtree Road Northeast | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Peachtree Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Auburn, GA.
1
Start on this road
397 ft
·
34 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
63 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left
139 ft
·
12 sec
4
Turn right onto GA 141
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on Peachtree Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Peachtree Road
6
Turn right onto Chamblee Tucker Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Chamblee Tucker Road
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 85
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 85
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 106
Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
11
Continue on GA 316
10 mi
·
14 min
·
University Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 29 Business; GA 8
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Winder Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on GA 8
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlanta Highway Northwest
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road
302 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mount Moriah Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
4th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
4th Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.9 miles from Brookhaven, GA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33.8 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.9 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookhaven, GA
This is one driving day of about 33.8 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brookhaven, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on University Parkway for about 10.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Brookhaven, GA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, GA
The final approach into Auburn, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Auburn, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.89 | $11.79 |
| premium | $4.78 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Auburn, GA
Evening in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Auburn, GA covers 33.8 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are University Parkway, Interstate Highway 85, Winder Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Brookhaven, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brookhaven, GA to Auburn, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.
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