Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Cedartown, GA covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 36m 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, Osborne Road Northeast, Windsor Parkway Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.29 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
33 miles from Brookhaven, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 66 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Cedartown, GA is easy. At 1h 36m 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 Cedartown, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Osborne Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Windsor Parkway Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northland Drive Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Point Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Johnson Ferry Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenridge Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenridge Drive Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Cedartown, GA.
Start on the route
Turn left
Turn left
Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
Turn left onto Osborne Road Northeast
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Windsor Parkway Northeast
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Parkway Northeast
Turn right onto Northland Drive Northeast
Turn slight right onto High Point Road Northeast
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
Turn left onto Glenridge Connector
Continue on Glenridge Drive Northeast
Take the ramp left toward I 285 West
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Whitlock Avenue Northwest
Continue on Dallas Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway
Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
Continue on Marietta Highway
Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Continue on Rockmart Highway
Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway
Continue on Cedartown Highway
Continue on Rockmart Highway
Continue on East Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto South College Street
Turn left onto West Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 66 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 48m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedartown, GA than in the middle of the route.
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 66 miles and 1h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Brookhaven, GA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cedartown, 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 Cedartown, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.29 one way
$20.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| premium | $4.78 | $12.42 | $24.83 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Cedartown on Saturday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
87°F
Centre, AL
33 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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