Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Evening in Brookhaven on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Cordele, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
152.5 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
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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Cordele, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Cordele, GA covers 152.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Peachtree Road Northeast, Dresden Drive Northeast, North Druid Hills Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.85 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.2 miles from Brookhaven, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 152.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Peachtree Road Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Cordele, GA is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, GA to Cordele, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Road Northeast | — | — |
| Dresden Drive Northeast | — | — |
| North Druid Hills Road | — | — |
| Buford Highway | — | — |
| Buford-Spring Connector | — | — |
| Northeast Expressway | — | — |
| Downtown Connector | — | — |
| James Wendell George Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Road Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Cordele, GA.
1
Start on the route
397 ft
·
34 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
62 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left
138 ft
·
13 sec
4
Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
5
Turn right onto Dresden Drive Northeast
197 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dresden Drive Northeast
6
Take the ramp left
177 ft
·
12 sec
7
Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
8
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Druid Hills Road
9
Turn right onto Buford Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Highway
10
Continue on Buford-Spring Connector
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford-Spring Connector
11
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
13
Continue on Downtown Connector
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
14
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
15
Keep slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
17
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
55 mi
·
59 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
19
Continue on US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
20
Keep slight right
180 ft
·
4 sec
21
Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue East
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
16th Avenue East
22
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.2 miles from Brookhaven, GA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.2 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cordele, 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 152.5 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.2 mi from Brookhaven, GA · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.2 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cordele, GA
The final approach into Cordele, 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 Cordele, 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
$23.85 one way
$47.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.08 | $52.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.22 | $56.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.67 | $67.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.01 | $7.32 |
| Efficient EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.34 | $6.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61 | 0 | $21.35 | $9.76 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Cordele, GA
Evening in Cordele on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
76 mi in
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
26 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
2h 55m 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 Cordele, GA covers 152.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Peachtree Road Northeast, Dresden Drive Northeast, North Druid Hills Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.2 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 $23.85 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Cordele, GA is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, GA to Cordele, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookhaven, GA to Cordele, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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