The drive from Centerville, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 210.4 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, US 27, Chet Atkins Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.8 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.2 miles from Centerville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 210.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Centerville, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 210.4 miles and takes about 4h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 90.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 210.4 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 90.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.7 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 205.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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90.1 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
6
203.7 mi into trip|~4h 1m in|I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
7
205.2 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Take the exit toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 86
Toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
6
208.3 mi into trip|~4h 8m in|North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
208.7 mi into trip|~4h 9m in|North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Keep slight right at fork onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast toward North Druid Hills Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Druid Hills Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Centerville, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Atlanta
89.8 mi in|~1h 54m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi
1h 5m
US 27
56.9 mi
1h 7m
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi
53m
Blakley Highway
12.3 mi
14m
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi
14m
Downtown Connector
5.1 mi
6m
Lucile Road
3.4 mi
6m
Lucile Highway
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on Damascus-Hilton Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Damascus-Hilton Road
2
Turn right onto GA 39
3.2 mi·5 min·Lucile Highway
3
Continue on GA 39
3.3 mi·5 min·Lucile Road
4
Continue on GA 39
0.1 mi·19 sec·Lucile Road
5
Turn left onto US 27 Business; GA 39
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto GA 62
326 ft·13 sec·Magnolia Street
7
Continue on GA 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Magnolia Street
8
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
12 mi·14 min·Blakley Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 27; GA 1
57 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
11 mi·14 min·Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
13
Continue on I 185
49 mi·53 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 85
59 mi·1 hr 5 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.1 mi·6 min·Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
1.5 mi·1 min·Northeast Expressway
Exit 251BToward I 85 North: Greenville
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 86Toward GA 13 North: Buford HighwayUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto GA 13
1.4 mi·1 min·Buford-Spring Connector
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on GA 13
1.2 mi·2 min·Buford Highway
20
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
0.3 mi·37 sec·North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.5 mi·3 min·North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Toward North Druid Hills RoadUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn slight right onto GA 141
427 ft·12 sec·Peachtree Road Northeast
23
Turn right
139 ft·12 sec
24
Turn right
63 ft·9 sec
25
Turn left
347 ft·25 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.2 miles from Centerville, GA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 46 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 2h 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 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Centerville, 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 Centerville, GA
This is one driving day of about 210.4 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Centerville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 58.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.2 mi from Centerville, GA
· 2h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 104.8 miles from Centerville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, GA
The final approach into Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, 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
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
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 203.1
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
near mile 210.4
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.90 one way
$65.80 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$35.98
$71.95
premium
$4.70
$38.94
$77.88
diesel
$5.61
$46.45
$92.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.1
0
$22.09
$10.10
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.41
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.46
$13.47
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Centerville, GA
Evening
in Centerville on Thursday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brookhaven, GA
Evening
in Brookhaven on Thursday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
4h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Centerville, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 210.4 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, US 27, Chet Atkins Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.2 miles from Centerville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 210.4 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 90.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.7 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 205.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Centerville, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
