The drive from Perry, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 115.9 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Larry Justice Highway, North Druid Hills Road Northeast for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.8 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.17 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
58 miles from Perry, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 115.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 115.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Larry Justice Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.8 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 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 91.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Larry Justice Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 11 Business / Ball Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 16 significant decision points across 115.9 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 0.1 miles (GA 11 Business / Ball Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 11 Business / Ball Street
Turn right onto GA 11 Business / Ball Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
21.1 mi into trip|~24m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
8
86.5 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
7
110.7 mi into trip|~2h 5m 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
7
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 11m 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 Perry, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
Birmingham
86.5 mi in|~1h 35m|via I 75
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
91.8 mi
1h 42m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
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
Ball Street
0.6 mi
1m
Sam Nunn Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 91.8 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on GA 11 Business
0.1 mi·22 sec·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto GA 11 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·Ball Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
450 ft·14 sec·Washington Street
4
Continue on GA 7
0.5 mi·1 min·Sam Nunn Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
20 mi·20 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi·28 min·I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, BirminghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
1.5 mi·1 min·Northeast Expressway
Exit 251BToward I 85 North: Greenville
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 86Toward GA 13 North: Buford HighwayUse 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 RoadUse 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
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 58 miles from Perry, GA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.8 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m
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 Perry, 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 Perry, GA
This is one driving day of about 115.9 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Perry, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 91.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 58 miles from Perry, 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 91.8 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
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 107.9
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
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 115.9
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.8
0
$12.17
$5.56
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.14
$4.64
EV Truck/SUV
46.4
0
$16.23
$7.42
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 15, 2026
Origin
Perry, GA
Morning
in Perry on Friday
Local time
7:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brookhaven, GA
Morning
in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
7:24 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
1 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
2h 15m 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 Perry, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 115.9 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Larry Justice Highway, North Druid Hills Road Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58 miles from Perry, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.12 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 115.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 11 Business / Ball Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Perry, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
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.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
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.
