Origin
Brooks, GA
Morning in Brooks on Friday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooks, GA to Pinegate, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooks, GA
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Pinegate, GA
Andrew LaBonne
Trip Overview
This short, 13.1-mile drive from Brooks, GA to Pinegate, GA takes about 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip. With 94% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a very focused, high-speed drive. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, and since there are no recommended stops, you can complete the entire trip without needing to refuel or rest. This route stays within the Southeast region of Georgia, offering a straightforward transit between two points without significant changes in scenery or environment. It's ideal for those looking for an efficient and uncomplicated journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 94% of the drive utilizing high-speed roads. You'll encounter Joel Cowan Parkway, Highway 85 Connector, and Pinegate Road, all contributing to the swift pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 7.1 miles on Joel Cowan Parkway, allowing for a consistent cruising speed. The road's character remains largely consistent throughout, emphasizing efficient travel over scenic detours. This is a drive where you'll spend most of your time at highway speeds, making it a direct and functional transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Joel Cowan Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Joel Cowan Parkway and Highway 85 Connector. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 85 CONN / Highway 85 Connector.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 85 CONN / Highway 85 Connector): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (GA 85): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 85 CONN / Highway 85 Connector
Turn left onto GA 85 CONN / Highway 85 Connector
Navigation decision point
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
GA 85
At end of road, turn left onto GA 85
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway
Turn right onto GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Aberdeen Parkway
Turn left onto Aberdeen Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Riley Parkway
Turn right onto Riley Parkway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Cowan Parkway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Highway 85 Connector | 4 mi | 7m |
| Pinegate Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| GA 85 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Floy Farr Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riley Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Aberdeen Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northlake Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Joel Cowan Parkway
— 7.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooks, GA and Pinegate, GA.
1
Start on Church Alley
178 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Alley
2
Turn left onto GA 85 CONN
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 85 Connector
3
At end of road, turn left onto GA 85
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
GA 85
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto GA 74
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Joel Cowan Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto GA 54
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Floy Farr Parkway
6
Turn left onto Northlake Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northlake Drive
7
Turn left onto Aberdeen Parkway
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Aberdeen Parkway
8
Turn right onto Riley Parkway
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Riley Parkway
9
Turn left onto Pinegate Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pinegate Road
10
Arrive at destination
Pinegate Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Pinegate, GA
Morning in Pinegate on Friday
Local time
6:22 AM
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
22m 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 Brooks, GA to Pinegate, GA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Joel Cowan Parkway, Highway 85 Connector, Pinegate Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Brooks, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.05 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 straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 85 CONN / Highway 85 Connector): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (GA 85): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brooks, GA to Pinegate, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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