Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Evening in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Canton, GA
Drive Time
52m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, GA
Jole Aron
Canton, GA
Ramaz Bluashvili
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Canton, GA covers 39.2 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.27 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
19.6 miles from Brookhaven, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 39.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 39.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
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: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
9
20.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 268
Toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
8
37.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
GA 5 Business
Take the exit onto GA 5 Business toward GA 5 North, GA 20 West: Canton
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 16
Toward GA 5 North, GA 20 West: Canton
Towns Along This Route
Between Brookhaven, GA and Canton, GA, road signs point toward Marietta and Chattanooga.
Marietta
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
Chattanooga
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Osborne Road Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Windsor Parkway Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northland Drive Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hickory Flat Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Point Road Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Canton, 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
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
Use the none lane.
5
Turn left onto Osborne Road Northeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Osborne Road Northeast
6
Enter roundabout onto Windsor Parkway Northeast
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
Windsor Parkway Northeast
7
Continue on Windsor Parkway Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Windsor Parkway Northeast
8
Turn right onto Northland Drive Northeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northland Drive Northeast
9
Turn slight right onto High Point Road Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
High Point Road Northeast
10
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
11
Turn left onto Glenridge Connector
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Glenridge Connector
12
Continue on Glenridge Drive Northeast
371 ft
·
10 sec
·
Glenridge Drive Northeast
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 285 West
14
Merge onto I 285
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 75
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 575; GA 5
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Exit 268
Toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit onto GA 5 Business
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 5 Business
Exit 16
Toward GA 5 North, GA 20 West: Canton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GA 140 East: Canton
Use the none lane.
22
Turn left onto GA 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Flat Highway
Use the left lane.
23
At end of road, turn right onto Marietta Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Marietta Road
24
Continue on West Marietta Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Marietta Street
25
Turn right onto East Main Street
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
East Main 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 19.6 miles from Brookhaven, GA, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.7 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 39.2 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.6 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canton, 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 39.2 miles and 52m.
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 Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway for about 16.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Brookhaven, GA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Canton, GA
The final approach into Canton, 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 Canton, 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
$6.27 one way
$12.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| premium | $4.78 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Canton, GA
Evening in Canton on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
25 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
52m 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 Canton, GA covers 39.2 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 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 $6.27 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 is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 39.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brookhaven, GA and Canton, GA, road signs point toward Marietta and Chattanooga.
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