Origin
Fayetteville, GA
Morning in Fayetteville on Friday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, 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
47m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, GA
Joshua Brown
Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 33.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Forest Parkway, I 75, I 75 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 33.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Forest Parkway 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Brookhaven, GA is easy. At 47m 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 Fayetteville, GA to Brookhaven, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Parkway | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| Northeast Expressway | — | — |
| GA 13 North | — | — |
| Buford-Spring Connector | — | — |
| Buford Highway | — | — |
| North Druid Hills Road Northeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Forest Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on Glynn Street North
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Glynn Street North
2
Turn right onto Forest Parkway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Forest Parkway
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 75
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Atlanta
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Downtown Atlanta
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Downtown Atlanta
6
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
15 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 13 North: Buford Highway
9
Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford-Spring Connector
10
Continue on Buford Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Highway
11
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
12
Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
13
Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
427 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
14
Turn right
138 ft
·
12 sec
15
Turn right
62 ft
·
10 sec
16
Turn left
348 ft
·
25 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Fayetteville, GA · 23m 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 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Fayetteville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brookhaven, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
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 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
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
Morning in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
17 mi in
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
47m 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 Fayetteville, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 33.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Forest Parkway, I 75, I 75 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Fayetteville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.27 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 Fayetteville, GA to Brookhaven, GA is easy. At 47m 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 Fayetteville, GA to Brookhaven, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, GA to Brookhaven, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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