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Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Perry, GA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

116.2 mi

187 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

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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city in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

Perry, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Perry, GA covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Fall Line Freeway, Larry Justice Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.17 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.

Midpoint

58.1 miles from Brookhaven, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 116.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 16m highway drive covering 116.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Fall Line Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.8 miles on I 75.

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 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Fall Line Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast.

Driving Effort 8/10

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 116.2 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 0.3 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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.
6
14.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
8
114.6 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 136 Toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley
6
116 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | GA 11 Business / Main Street

Turn left onto GA 11 Business / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 64.8 mi 1h 11m
Fall Line Freeway 19.3 mi 20m
Larry Justice Highway 16.1 mi 17m
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 75 — 64.8 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Perry, 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 left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

19 mi · 20 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 136 Toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn straight onto GA 7

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sam Nunn Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on GA 7

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ball Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Turn left onto GA 11 Business

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Arrive at destination

GA 11 Business

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 58.1 miles from Brookhaven, GA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 26 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.1 miles or 1h 11m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perry, 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.

+

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 116.2 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Brookhaven, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 64.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.1 mi from Brookhaven, GA · 1h 11m into the drive

town in Henry County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stockbridge, GA

58 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

Lake City, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.

Arriving in Perry, GA

The final approach into Perry, 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 Perry, 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 ~4 min detour Free near mile 8
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 92.1
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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.17 one way

$36.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $19.87 $39.74
premium $4.70 $21.51 $43.01
diesel $5.61 $25.66 $51.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.9 0 $12.20 $5.58
Efficient EV 29.1 0 $10.17 $4.65
EV Truck/SUV 46.5 0 $16.27 $7.44

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Night in Brookhaven on Thursday

Local time

10:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Perry, GA

Night in Perry on Thursday

Local time

10:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

2h 16m 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 Perry, GA covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Fall Line Freeway, Larry Justice 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 58.1 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 $18.17 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 116.2 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 0.3 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookhaven, GA to Perry, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

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