Origin
Norcross, GA
Afternoon in Norcross on Friday
Local time
2:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norcross, 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
18m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norcross, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norcross, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 10.5 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Boulevard, Peachtree Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 10.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest.
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 10.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (North Druid Hills Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North Druid Hills Road
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Peachtree Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Peachtree Road Northeast | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Druid Hills Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Peachtree Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norcross, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on South Peachtree Street
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Peachtree Street
2
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
3
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on GA 141
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Boulevard
5
Continue on GA 141
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
128 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Druid Hills Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
284 ft
·
7 sec
8
Merge onto GA 141
143 ft
·
4 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
9
Turn right
139 ft
·
12 sec
10
Turn right
63 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn left
347 ft
·
25 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
2:49 PM
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
18m 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 Norcross, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 10.5 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Boulevard, Peachtree Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Norcross, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.64 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 10.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (North Druid Hills Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Norcross, GA to Brookhaven, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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