Origin
DeKalb County, GA
Late night in DeKalb County on Saturday
Local time
1:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DeKalb County, 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
23m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 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 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
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.
DeKalb County, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
This short 11.8-mile drive from DeKalb County, GA, to Brookhaven, GA, is best tackled in about 23 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with only a 4% highway share, so expect a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $2, and with no recommended stops, this trip is all about efficiency. Given its brevity and the local road profile, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these two Southeast Georgia locations, requiring no overnight planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as only 4% of the journey involves highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4 miles along Clairmont Road. You'll be using Clairmont Road, Briarwood Road Northeast, and Clairemont Avenue, so keep your attention focused as you navigate numerous turns. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged drive through local thoroughfares.
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.
Clairmont Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Kensington Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Kensington Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Clairemont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (I-85 Access Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kensington Road
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Clairemont Avenue
Turn right onto Clairemont Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I-85 Access Road
Turn left onto I-85 Access Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Druid Hills Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Druid Hills Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clairmont Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Briarwood Road Northeast | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Clairemont Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Kensington Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Ponce de Leon Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Durham Park Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I-85 Access Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Covington Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clairmont Road
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeKalb County, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on Durham Park Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durham Park Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kensington Road
3
Turn right onto US 278; GA 12
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Covington Highway
4
Continue on US 278; GA 10
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Covington Road
5
Continue on US 278; GA 10
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avondale Plaza
6
Continue on US 278; GA 10
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Avondale Road
7
Continue on US 278; GA 10
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
East College Avenue
8
Turn right onto Sams Crossing
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Sams Crossing
9
Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
10
Turn right onto Clairemont Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Clairemont Avenue
11
Continue on US 23; GA 155
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Clairmont Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto I-85 Access Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I-85 Access Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on I-85 Access Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I-85 Access Road
14
Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Briarwood Road Northeast
15
At end of road, turn right onto North Druid Hills Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Druid Hills Road
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
$1.85 one way
$3.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
1:23 AM
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
5 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
23m 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 DeKalb County, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 11.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clairmont Road, Briarwood Road Northeast, Clairemont Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from DeKalb County, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.85 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 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Kensington Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Clairemont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (I-85 Access Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from DeKalb County, 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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