Trip from Cusseta, GA to Brookhaven, GA

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

132.9 mi

214 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Cusseta, GA, GA

Cusseta, GA

Ivanna Di Lorenzo

Downtown Brookhaven, GA, GA

Brookhaven, GA

Jole Aron

Trip Overview

The drive from Cusseta, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 132.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 137, Broad Street, Martha Berry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.27 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

66.5 miles from Cusseta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 132.9 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.
Highway 137 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cusseta, GA to Brookhaven, GA is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Cusseta, GA to Brookhaven, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 137 Unavailable Refreshing
Broad Street Unavailable Refreshing
Martha Berry Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 185 North Unavailable Refreshing
Chet Atkins Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Downtown Connector Unavailable Refreshing
Northeast Expressway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 137 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cusseta, GA and Brookhaven, GA.

1

Start on McNaughton Street

154 ft · 9 sec · McNaughton Street
2

Turn right onto Old Georgia Highway 137

167 ft · 5 sec · Old Georgia Highway 137
3

Turn straight onto Broad Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
4

Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway

9.9 mi · 13 min · Martha Berry Highway
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
6

Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

0.5 mi · 47 sec · I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
7

Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

49 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
8

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

59 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9

Continue on Downtown Connector

5.1 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector
10

Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
11

Take the exit slight right toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · GA 13 North: Buford Highway
12

Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

1.4 mi · 1 min · Buford-Spring Connector
13

Continue on Buford Highway

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
15

Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
16

Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

427 ft · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
17

Turn right

138 ft · 12 sec
18

Turn right

62 ft · 10 sec
19

Turn left

348 ft · 25 sec
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Cusseta, GA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m

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 Cusseta, 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 Cusseta, GA

This is one driving day of about 132.9 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cusseta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.5 mi from Cusseta, GA · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Dadeville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

66 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

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Cusseta, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.27 one way

$42.54 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $23.17 $46.35
premium $4.78 $25.00 $50.00
diesel $5.64 $29.53 $59.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.9 0 $13.95 $6.38
Efficient EV 33.2 0 $11.63 $5.32
EV Truck/SUV 53.2 0 $18.61 $8.51

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cusseta, GA

Evening in Cusseta on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, GA

Evening in Brookhaven on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

4 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

2h 9m 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 Cusseta, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 132.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 137, Broad Street, Martha Berry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 miles from Cusseta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.27 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 Cusseta, GA to Brookhaven, GA is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Cusseta, GA to Brookhaven, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cusseta, GA to Brookhaven, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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