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Trip from Hampton, 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

57m

Distance

38.5 mi

62 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

Downtown Hampton, GA, GA

Hampton, GA

Jan van der Wolf

city in western DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Brookhaven, GA

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 38.5-mile drive from Hampton, GA to Brookhaven, GA is a manageable trip, typically taking around 57 minutes. With a highway share of 75%, expect a primarily highway-focused experience. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a low $6, making it an economical option. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be navigating familiar territory throughout this quick journey.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.8 miles on I 75, offering a consistent pace. The main roads include I 75, US 19, and Bear Creek Boulevard, suggesting a transition from interstate speeds to more managed arterial roads as you approach your destination. Expect a smooth, efficient journey with minimal interruptions, prioritizing getting you to Brookhaven quickly.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 14.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
16.3 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North
6
31.9 mi into trip | ~45m in | I 85 / Northeast Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville
7
33.3 mi into trip | ~47m 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
6
36.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | North Druid Hills Road Northeast

Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
36.8 mi into trip | ~53m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 14.8 mi 18m
US 19 12.6 mi 19m
Bear Creek Boulevard 2 mi 2m
North Druid Hills Road Northeast 1.9 mi 3m
Northeast Expressway 1.5 mi 1m
Buford-Spring Connector 1.4 mi 1m
Buford Highway 1.2 mi 2m
Woolsey Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 14.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street North

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Main Street North
2

Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue

266 ft · 8 sec · Woodlawn Avenue
3

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Main Street
4

Continue on Woolsey Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Woolsey Road
5

Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3

2.0 mi · 2 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3

13 mi · 19 min · US 19; US 41; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Tara Boulevard

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard
8

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North Use the straight lane.
9

Merge onto I 75

15 mi · 18 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

1.5 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 86 Toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto GA 13

1.4 mi · 1 min · Buford-Spring Connector
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on GA 13

1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway
14

Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

0.3 mi · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
15

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.
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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.3 mi from Hampton, GA · 29m into the drive

city in Fulton and Clayton counties, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

College Park, GA

19 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

North Atlanta, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

College Park, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Hampton, 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

$6.02 one way

$12.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.58 $13.17
premium $4.70 $7.13 $14.25
diesel $5.61 $8.50 $17.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.04 $1.85
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.37 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.39 $2.46

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (62% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Hampton, GA

Late night in Hampton on Friday

Local time

5:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, GA

Late night in Brookhaven on Friday

Local time

5:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

College Park, GA

19 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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

57m 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 Hampton, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 38.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, US 19, Bear Creek Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Hampton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.02 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

The main spots that need attention: at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Hampton, 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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