Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Monday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Dahlonega, GA
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, GA
Jole Aron
Dahlonega, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Dahlonega, GA covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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, Wieuca Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.43 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
29.5 miles from Brookhaven, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 58.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Dahlonega, GA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Dahlonega, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dresden Drive Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wieuca Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phipps Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lenox Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 400 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Road Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Dahlonega, 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
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
8
Turn right onto Wieuca Road Northeast
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Wieuca Road Northeast
9
Continue on Wieuca Road Northeast
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wieuca Road Northeast
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Phipps Boulevard
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Phipps Boulevard
11
Exit the roundabout onto Phipps Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Phipps Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Lenox Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lenox Road Northeast
13
Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 North
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
GA 400 North
14
Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
15
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
36 mi
·
42 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
16
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
17
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
18
Continue straight
128 ft
·
2 sec
19
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
20
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
21
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
22
Turn sharp left onto South Chestatee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
South Chestatee Street
23
Turn right onto Public Square South
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square South
24
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.5 miles from Brookhaven, GA, or about 38m 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 58.9 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.5 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dahlonega, 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 58.9 miles and 1h 17m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Brookhaven, GA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dahlonega, GA
The final approach into Dahlonega, 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 Dahlonega, 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
$9.43 one way
$18.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| premium | $4.78 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Dahlonega, GA
Afternoon in Dahlonega on Monday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
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Cleveland, TN
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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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m 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 Dahlonega, GA covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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, Wieuca Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 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 $9.43 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.
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Dahlonega, GA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Dahlonega, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookhaven, GA to Dahlonega, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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