Trip from Georgetown, GA to Brookhaven, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 52m

Distance

255.5 mi

411 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 39m ★

6 AM

4h 52m

8 AM

5h 19m

10 AM

5h 2m

12 PM

4h 59m

3 PM

5h 3m

5 PM

5h 18m

8 PM

4h 44m

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

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Georgetown, GA

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city in western DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Brookhaven, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Georgetown, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 255.5 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, Fort Argyle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 146.4 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

127.8 miles from Georgetown, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 255.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 52m highway drive covering 255.5 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 146.4 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 146.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 255.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 163.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 226.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

16.2 mi into trip | ~25m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

163.5 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta

226.1 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

250.4 mi into trip | ~4h 41m in

Take the exit toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 86 Toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway

253.8 mi into trip | ~4h 47m in | North Druid Hills Road Northeast

Keep slight right at fork onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast toward North Druid Hills Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward North Druid Hills Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Georgetown, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.

Birmingham

226.1 mi in | ~4h 11m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	146.4 mi	2h 36m
I 75	84.9 mi	1h 35m
Fort Argyle Road	7.5 mi	10m
Abercorn Street Extension	3.9 mi	5m
Old River Road	3.4 mi	5m
North Druid Hills Road Northeast	1.9 mi	3m
Northeast Expressway	1.5 mi	1m
Buford-Spring Connector	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 146.4 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

73 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn right onto Chowning Drive

460 ft · 25 sec · Chowning Drive

Turn left onto Beaver Run Drive

348 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Drive

Turn right onto Barksdale Drive

281 ft · 14 sec · Barksdale Drive

Turn left onto Red Fox Drive

288 ft · 12 sec · Red Fox Drive

Turn left onto King George Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · King George Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Merge onto GA 204

3.9 mi · 5 min · Abercorn Street Extension

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 204

7.5 mi · 10 min · Fort Argyle Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Old River Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Old River Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 16

146 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Continue on I 16; GA 540

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

23 mi · 28 min · I 75

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

1.5 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 86 Toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto GA 13

1.4 mi · 1 min · Buford-Spring Connector

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 13

1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

0.3 mi · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

Toward North Druid Hills Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto GA 141

427 ft · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

Turn right

139 ft · 12 sec

Turn right

63 ft · 9 sec

Turn left

347 ft · 25 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 127.8 miles from Georgetown, GA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.4 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 56 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127.8 miles or 2h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Georgetown, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Georgetown, GA

This is one driving day of about 255.5 miles and 4h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Georgetown, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 146.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 127.8 mi from Georgetown, GA · 2h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macon, GA

128 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

Metter, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dublin, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.8 miles from Georgetown, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.4 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.95 one way

$79.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$43.69	$87.37
premium	$4.70	$47.29	$94.58
diesel	$5.61	$56.41	$112.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	76.6	0	$26.83	$12.26
Efficient EV	63.9	0	$22.36	$10.22
EV Truck/SUV	102.2	1	$35.77	$16.35

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Georgetown, GA

Afternoon in Georgetown on Thursday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, GA

Afternoon in Brookhaven on Thursday

Local time

4:41 PM

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

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

4h 52m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Georgetown, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 255.5 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, Fort Argyle Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 127.8 miles from Georgetown, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Georgetown, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.

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