Origin
Dallas, GA
Evening in Dallas on Friday
Local time
8:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, GA to Brookhaven, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
Dallas, GA to Brookhaven, GA is 33.6 miles and takes about 1 hour via Macland Road, Windy Hill Road Southwest, and West Paces Ferry Road Northwest, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Southeast region, entirely within Georgia. Expect a route that involves frequent turns as you navigate local roads connecting these two communities. It’s a quick trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience, with only a 6% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 12.1 miles on Macland Road. As you progress, you’ll transition from one local road to another, requiring your attention for directional changes. This isn't a high-speed interstate journey; instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience through suburban and local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Macland Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 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 around 0.4 miles in near GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward West Paces Ferry Road, Northside Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 255
Toward West Paces Ferry Road, Northside Parkway
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Bolling Way Northeast
Turn left onto Bolling Way Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Macland Road | 12.1 mi | 19m |
| Windy Hill Road Southwest | 8 mi | 15m |
| West Paces Ferry Road Northwest | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Peachtree Road Northeast | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Merchants Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Horace E Tate Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| East Memorial Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Macland Road
— 12.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on East Griffin Street
76 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Griffin Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto GA 61; GA 6 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
4
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 61; GA 6 Business
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Merchants Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Macland Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Macland Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest
8.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Windy Hill Road Southwest
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 75
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 75
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 255
Toward West Paces Ferry Road, Northside Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto Bolling Way Northeast
387 ft
·
22 sec
·
Bolling Way Northeast
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto GA 141
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
15
Turn right
139 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn right
63 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn left
347 ft
·
25 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Dallas, GA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Dallas, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Evening in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
8:26 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
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
1h 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 Dallas, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 33.6 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Macland Road, Windy Hill Road Southwest, West Paces Ferry Road Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Dallas, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.25 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Dallas, GA to Brookhaven, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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