Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Cusseta, GA

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Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

132.6 mi

213 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 26m ★

6 AM

2h 37m

8 AM

2h 58m

10 AM

2h 44m

12 PM

2h 42m

3 PM

2h 45m

5 PM

2h 56m

8 PM

2h 30m

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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consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States

Cusseta, GA

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Trip Overview

This 132.6-mile journey from Brookhaven to Cusseta, Georgia, is an easy 2.5-hour drive, making it an ideal day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 83% of it being on major roads like I-85 and Chet Atkins Parkway. You can expect a fuel cost of around $21 for this trip. With only one recommended stop, the drive is quite direct. This short, efficient route is perfect for a quick getaway within the Southeast region.

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

66.3 miles from Brookhaven, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient drive, with the majority of your time spent on highways. The route is 83% highway, including stretches on I-85. The longest uninterrupted driving segment is 55.5 miles, so you'll be covering ground quickly. While mostly fast-paced, the inclusion of Chet Atkins Parkway and Victory Drive suggests some variation as you approach your destination. This highway-focused profile means consistent speeds and minimal slowdowns.

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.

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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 132.6 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.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

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.

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

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

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 Cusseta, 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
Victory Drive	10.6 mi	14m
Downtown Connector	5 mi	6m
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

Longest stretch: I 85 — 55.5 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Cusseta, GA.

Start on this road

397 ft · 34 sec · this road

Turn left

63 ft · 9 sec

Turn left

139 ft · 12 sec

Turn right onto GA 141

432 ft · 10 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

Turn right onto Dresden Drive Northeast

195 ft · 10 sec · Dresden Drive Northeast

Take the ramp

176 ft · 12 sec

Turn sharp left onto GA 141

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto GA 13

1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

Continue on GA 13

1.8 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 85

1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

Continue on I 75; I 85

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

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

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

11 mi · 14 min · Victory Drive

Turn left onto Broad Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto Old Georgia Highway 137

169 ft · 9 sec · Old Georgia Highway 137

Turn left onto McNaughton Street

153 ft · 6 sec · McNaughton Street

Arrive at destination

McNaughton Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour 36-minute duration, leaving Brookhaven in the morning allows ample time to reach Cusseta without feeling rushed. The 55.5-mile stretch on I-85 is the longest continuous part of the drive, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before entering this segment. With only one stop suggested and a reasonable fuel cost of $21, this trip offers flexibility. You can depart at your leisure and still have plenty of daylight upon arrival.

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 66.3 miles from Brookhaven, GA, or about 1h 20m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.3 miles or 1h 20m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cusseta, 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 132.6 miles and 2h 36m.

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.

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 66.3 mi from Brookhaven, GA · 1h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

66 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.3 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cusseta, GA

The final approach into Cusseta, 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 Cusseta, 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

$20.74 one way

$41.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$22.67	$45.35
premium	$4.70	$24.54	$49.08
diesel	$5.61	$29.28	$58.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.8	$13.92	$6.36
Efficient EV	33.2	$11.60	$5.30
EV Truck/SUV	53	$18.56	$8.49

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Brookhaven, GA

Morning in Brookhaven on Wednesday

Local time

7:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cusseta, GA

Morning in Cusseta on Wednesday

Local time

7:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°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

13 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 36m 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 Cusseta, GA covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 85, Chet Atkins Parkway, Victory Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.3 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 $20.74 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.