Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Evening in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Peachtree City, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Peachtree City, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Peachtree City, GA covers 41.4 miles and takes about 57m 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 $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 41.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brookhaven, GA to Peachtree City, GA is easy. At 57m 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 Peachtree City, 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 Peachtree City, 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 right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
16
Take the exit slight right toward GA 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
GA 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City
17
Turn left onto Senoia Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Senoia Road
18
Continue on Joel Cowan Parkway
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Joel Cowan Parkway
19
Turn sharp right onto Floy Farr Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Floy Farr Parkway
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Brookhaven, GA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Peachtree City, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Peachtree City, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| premium | $4.78 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $9.17 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Peachtree City, GA
Evening in Peachtree City on Friday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 Peachtree City, GA covers 41.4 miles and takes about 57m 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 20.7 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 $6.46 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 Peachtree City, GA is easy. At 57m 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 Peachtree City, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookhaven, GA to Peachtree City, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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