Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Evening in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Austell, GA
Drive Time
41m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, GA
Jole Aron
Austell, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Austell, GA covers 23.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest, North Druid Hills Road, Buford-Spring Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.79 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
11.9 miles from Brookhaven, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 23.7 miles, with most of the trip on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest and North Druid Hills Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.4 miles on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest and North Druid Hills Road. You will hit about 15 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 23.7 miles you will encounter 15 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast
Turn right onto GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
8
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast
Turn sharp left onto GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the exit toward US 78, US 278: North Avenue, Georgia Institute of Technology
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 249D
Toward US 78, US 278: North Avenue, Georgia Ins...
6
23.7 mi into trip
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~41m in
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Love Street
Turn left onto Love Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Brookhaven, GA to Austell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Georgia Institute Of Technology along the way.
Georgia Institute Of Technology
8 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest | 13.4 mi | 22m |
| North Druid Hills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Buford-Spring Connector | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Buford Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Downtown Connector | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue Northwest | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
— 13.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Austell, GA.
1
Start on this road
397 ft
·
34 sec
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this road
2
Turn left
63 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left
139 ft
·
12 sec
4
Turn right onto GA 141
432 ft
·
10 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
5
Turn right onto Dresden Drive Northeast
195 ft
·
10 sec
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Dresden Drive Northeast
6
Take the ramp
176 ft
·
12 sec
7
Turn sharp left onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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North Druid Hills Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto GA 13
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Highway
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on GA 13
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford-Spring Connector
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 85
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
13
Continue on I 75; I 85
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Connector
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 249D
Toward US 78, US 278: North Avenue, Georgia Institute of Technology
15
Turn right onto US 29; US 78; US 278; GA 8
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue Northwest
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Northside Drive Northwest
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto US 78; US 278; GA 8
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 78; US 278; GA 8
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on US 78; US 278; GA 5; GA 8
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on US 78; US 278; GA 5; GA 8
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
Use the none lane.
21
Turn left onto Love Street
111 ft
·
3 sec
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Love Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Love Street
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 11.9 miles from Brookhaven, GA, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.4 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 23.7 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.9 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austell, 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 23.7 miles and 41m.
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 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest for about 13.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.9 mi from Brookhaven, GA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.9 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Austell, GA
The final approach into Austell, 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 Austell, 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
$3.79 one way
$7.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.78 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.27 | $10.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Austell, GA
Evening in Austell on Sunday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
41m 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 Austell, GA covers 23.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest, North Druid Hills Road, Buford-Spring Connector. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 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 $3.79 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 23.7 miles you will encounter 15 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brookhaven, GA to Austell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Georgia Institute Of Technology along the way.
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