Origin
Lilburn, GA
Late night in Lilburn on Saturday
Local time
3:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lilburn, 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
24m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lilburn, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
Lilburn, GA to Brookhaven, GA is 15.6 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Northeast Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of Georgia, making it a convenient local journey. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or packing for an overnight stay; it's a simple, direct trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with about 51% of the journey on highway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 6.1 miles on the Northeast Expressway, offering a taste of faster, more direct travel. The route progresses from highway driving to more local road segments as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of efficient expressway travel and the more typical suburban road experience as you navigate through different communities.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pine Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 15.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.1 miles (Pine Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pine Street Northwest
Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 85 South
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur
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 91
Toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur
4
13 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I-85 Access Road
Turn straight onto I-85 Access Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 Lilburn, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur along the way.
Decatur
12.8 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Expressway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Rockbridge Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Briarwood Road Northeast | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Jimmy Carter Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lawrenceville Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I-85 Access Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Druid Hills Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Expressway
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lilburn, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on Church Street Northwest
292 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
2
Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street Northwest
3
Turn left onto US 29; GA 8
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrenceville Highway
4
Turn straight
284 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn slight right onto Rockbridge Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockbridge Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
7
Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 85 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 85
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
10
Continue on I 85
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 91
Toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto I-85 Access Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I-85 Access Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
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
$2.44 one way
$4.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:26 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 Lilburn, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 15.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Expressway, Rockbridge Road, Briarwood Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Lilburn, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.44 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 15.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.1 miles (Pine Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lilburn, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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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