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Trip from Fort Oglethorpe, 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

2h 8m

Distance

107.7 mi

173 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

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Downtown Fort Oglethorpe, GA, GA

Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Esteban Carriazo

city in western DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Brookhaven, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Battlefield Parkway, West Paces Ferry Road Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.84 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.

Midpoint

53.9 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, GA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 107.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 107.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Battlefield Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.1 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Battlefield Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stephenson Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Stephenson Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (Forrest Road): Navigation decision point; at 101.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Stephenson Drive

Turn right onto Stephenson Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Forrest Road

Turn right onto Forrest Road

Navigation decision point

8
101.3 mi into trip | ~1h 53m 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
101.5 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | West Paces Ferry Road Northwest

Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
104.8 mi into trip | ~2h in | Bolling Way Northeast

Turn left onto Bolling Way Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 94.1 mi 1h 42m
Battlefield Parkway 6.3 mi 8m
West Paces Ferry Road Northwest 3.3 mi 7m
Peachtree Road Northeast 2.7 mi 6m
Lafayette Road 0.3 mi <1m
Forrest Road 0.1 mi <1m
Lafayette Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Bolling Way Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 94.1 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

62 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Stephenson Drive

140 ft · 8 sec · Stephenson Drive
3

Turn right onto Forrest Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Forrest Road
4

Turn right onto Lafayette Highway

496 ft · 12 sec · Lafayette Highway
5

Continue on Lafayette Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Lafayette Road
6

Take the ramp

277 ft · 7 sec
7

Merge onto GA 2

6.3 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 75 South
9

Merge onto I 75

94 mi · 1 hr 42 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 255 Toward West Paces Ferry Road, Northside Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest

3.3 mi · 7 min · West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Turn left onto Bolling Way Northeast

387 ft · 22 sec · Bolling Way Northeast
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto GA 141

2.7 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Road Northeast
14

Turn right

139 ft · 12 sec
15

Turn right

63 ft · 9 sec
16

Turn left

347 ft · 25 sec
17

Arrive at 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 53.9 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, GA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.1 miles.

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 24 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 39m

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 Fort Oglethorpe, 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 Fort Oglethorpe, GA

This is one driving day of about 107.7 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 94.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.9 mi from Fort Oglethorpe, GA · 1h 1m into the drive

city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cartersville, GA

54 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

Calhoun, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cartersville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.1 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 104
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour $5 near mile 107.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.84 one way

$33.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.42 $36.83
premium $4.70 $19.93 $39.87
diesel $5.61 $23.78 $47.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.3 0 $11.31 $5.17
Efficient EV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31
EV Truck/SUV 43.1 0 $15.08 $6.89

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Morning in Fort Oglethorpe on Friday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, GA

Morning in Brookhaven on Friday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

2 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

2h 8m 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 Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Battlefield Parkway, West Paces Ferry Road Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.9 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.84 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 107.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Stephenson Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (Forrest Road): Navigation decision point; at 101.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Fort Oglethorpe, 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 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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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