Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, GA to College Park, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, GA
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College Park, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to College Park, GA covers 19.2 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Downtown Connector, I 85, James Wendell George Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Downtown Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to College Park, GA covers 19.2 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Downtown Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 14 key pointsThese 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
17.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Virginia Avenue, College Park
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 73
Toward Virginia Avenue, College Park
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Harvard Avenue
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brookhaven, GA to College Park, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.
Montgomery
14.4 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 85
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| I 85 | 3 mi | 4m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
| Virginia Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Downtown Connector
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and College Park, 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
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85
Exit 242
Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 73
Toward Virginia Avenue, College Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn slight right onto Virginia Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Virginia Avenue
18
Turn slight right
450 ft
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn slight right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Harvard Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
College Park, GA
Afternoon in College Park on Friday
Local time
2:41 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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 College Park, GA covers 19.2 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Downtown Connector, I 85, James Wendell George Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 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 $3.00 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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.
On the drive from Brookhaven, GA to College Park, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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