Origin
College Park, GA
Afternoon in College Park on Friday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, GA to Brookhaven, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
College Park, GA to Brookhaven, GA is 18.9 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Downtown Connector, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Georgia. Expect a local feel for most of this drive, which is characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion without requiring an overnight stay, making it perfect for a single-day adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, with only about 24% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a mix of city streets and main thoroughfares, requiring your attention for frequent adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is approximately 5.1 miles on the Downtown Connector, offering a brief period of consistent travel before returning to more intricate local roads. Main Street and North Druid Hills Road Northeast are key segments that contribute to the route's character, demanding vigilance due to numerous intersections and turns.
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.
Downtown Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (GA 154 / Knotts Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GA 154 / Knotts Avenue
Turn left onto GA 154 / Knotts Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward GA 166 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 166 East
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m 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.
Between College Park, GA and Brookhaven, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Macon and Atlanta Airport.
Atlanta
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Macon
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Atlanta Airport
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Connector | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Druid Hills Road Northeast | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Expressway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Buford-Spring Connector | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Langford Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Buford Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Downtown Connector
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on Harvard Avenue
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto GA 154
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Knotts Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward GA 166 East
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto GA 166
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Langford Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
521 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Downtown, Atlanta, Macon, Atlanta Airport
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Downtown Atlanta
8
Merge onto I 75; I 85
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 86
Toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto GA 13
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford-Spring Connector
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on GA 13
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Highway
14
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
15
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 Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto GA 141
427 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
17
Turn right
139 ft
·
12 sec
18
Turn right
63 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn left
347 ft
·
25 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Brookhaven, GA
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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 College Park, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Downtown Connector, Main Street, North Druid Hills Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from College Park, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.96 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (GA 154 / Knotts Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between College Park, GA and Brookhaven, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Macon and Atlanta Airport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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