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Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Centerville, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 15m

Distance

211.4 mi

340 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 2m ★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in western DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Brookhaven, GA

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Downtown Centerville, GA, GA

Centerville, GA

Joshua Brown

Trip Overview

The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Centerville, GA covers 211.4 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 85, Chet Atkins Parkway, Martha Berry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.5 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

105.7 miles from Brookhaven, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 211.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 15m highway drive covering 211.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Chet Atkins Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.5 miles on I 85.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Chet Atkins Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 211.4 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

8
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | 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.
9
14.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 85

Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 242 Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
8
69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 185 South: Columbus
6
120.4 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1A Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Brookhaven, GA and Centerville, GA, road signs point toward Montgomery and Albany.

Montgomery

14.4 mi in | ~23m | via I 85

Albany

120.4 mi in | ~2h 19m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 85 55.5 mi 1h
Chet Atkins Parkway 50.5 mi 55m
Martha Berry Highway 36.3 mi 42m
US 27 33.9 mi 40m
Victory Drive 11.6 mi 15m
Downtown Connector 5 mi 6m
Lucile Road 3.4 mi 6m
Lucile Highway 3.2 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 85 — 55.5 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Centerville, 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

432 ft · 10 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
5

Turn right onto Dresden Drive Northeast

195 ft · 10 sec · 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 · North Druid Hills Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto GA 13

1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway
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

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 85

56 mi · 1 hr · I 85
Exit 242 Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 185

51 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
Exit 21 Toward I 185 South: Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 1A Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
18

Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520

12 mi · 15 min · Victory Drive
19

Continue on Martha Berry Highway

36 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway
20

Continue on US 27; GA 1

34 mi · 40 min · US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto South Blvd Drive

0.4 mi · 51 sec · South Blvd Drive
Use the right lane.
22

Continue on South Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Boulevard
23

Continue on GA 39

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Lucile Road
24

Continue on GA 39

3.3 mi · 5 min · Lucile Road
25

Continue on GA 39

3.2 mi · 5 min · Lucile Highway
26

Turn left onto Damascus-Hilton Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Damascus-Hilton Road
27

Arrive at destination

Damascus-Hilton Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.7 miles from Brookhaven, GA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.5 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 47 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 105.7 miles or 2h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 211.4 miles and 4h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Brookhaven, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 55.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.7 mi from Brookhaven, GA · 2h 3m into the drive

city and county seat of Russell County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Phenix City, AL

106 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

Newnan, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Phenix City, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.7 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Centerville, GA

The final approach into Centerville, 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 Centerville, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 7.3
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour $5
View on nps.gov
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 153.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.06 one way

$66.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $36.15 $72.29
premium $4.70 $39.13 $78.25
diesel $5.61 $46.67 $93.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Newnan, Georgia

Tesla

1 DCFC

Circle K Charging Station

Columbus, Georgia

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Newnan, Georgia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Columbus, Georgia

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Newnan, Georgia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Newnan, Georgia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Nissan Charging Station

Newnan, Georgia

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

LaGrange, Georgia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 4 Other: 2 Blink: 2 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.4 0 $22.20 $10.15
Efficient EV 52.9 0 $18.50 $8.46
EV Truck/SUV 84.6 1 $29.60 $13.53

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brookhaven, GA

Afternoon in Brookhaven on Thursday

Local time

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Centerville, GA

Afternoon in Centerville on Thursday

Local time

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 15m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Centerville, GA covers 211.4 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Chet Atkins Parkway, Martha Berry 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 105.7 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 $33.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 211.4 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brookhaven, GA and Centerville, GA, road signs point toward Montgomery and Albany.

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