Trip from St. Marys, GA to Brookhaven, GA

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Drive Time

6h 34m

Distance

352.3 mi

567 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 22m ★

6 AM

6h 34m

8 AM

6h 58m

10 AM

6h 43m

12 PM

6h 40m

3 PM

6h 44m

5 PM

6h 57m

8 PM

6h 27m

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

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St. Marys, GA

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city in western DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Brookhaven, GA

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Trip Overview

This 352.3-mile journey from St. Marys, GA to Brookhaven, GA is designed for a single day of driving, estimated to take about 6 hours and 34 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with a 96% highway share, making it a straightforward drive. The estimated fuel cost is around $55. Given the duration and road profile, this route is best tackled in one go, rather than splitting it into two days. The drive begins in the Southeast region and concludes within the same region, offering a consistent travel experience through Georgia.

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

176.2 miles from St. Marys, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for 96% of your trip. The main arteries you'll navigate include the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I-95, and I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans an impressive 155.9 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While primarily highway, the initial segment on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway might offer a slightly different feel before merging onto the interstate system for the bulk of the journey.

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

There are about 24 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 155.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 103.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 352.3 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 103.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 260.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 322.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

103.7 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward I 16 West: Macon

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 99B Toward I 16 West: Macon

260.3 mi into trip | ~4h 45m 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

322.9 mi into trip | ~5h 53m 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

347.1 mi into trip | ~6h 23m 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

350.6 mi into trip | ~6h 29m 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.

Between St. Marys, GA and Brookhaven, GA, road signs point toward Savannah and Birmingham.

Savannah

103.9 mi in | ~1h 57m | via I 16

Birmingham

322.9 mi in | ~5h 53m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	155.9 mi	2h 47m
I 95	94.9 mi	1h 42m
I 75	84.9 mi	1h 35m
Osborne Street	3 mi	4m
Kingsland Saint Marys Road	3 mi	4m
East King Avenue	2.2 mi	3m
North Druid Hills Road Northeast	1.9 mi	3m
Northeast Expressway	1.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 155.9 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 41703

77 ft · 8 sec · West Hall Street

Turn left onto GA 40

3.0 mi · 4 min · Osborne Street

Continue on GA 40

3.0 mi · 4 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road

Continue on GA 40

2.2 mi · 3 min · East King Avenue

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North: I 95 North

Merge onto I 95

94 mi · 1 hr 42 min · I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

0.6 mi · 47 sec · I 95

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 50 sec

Exit 99B Toward I 16 West: Macon Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 16

156 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Toward Savannah Use the slight right lane.

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

To make the most of this 6-hour, 34-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from St. Marys to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With a total distance of 352.3 miles, you'll have flexibility for stops. Given the longest stretch is over 150 miles, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or before you hit that longer segment. The $55 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting. Keep an eye out for the transition points between highways, as these can sometimes involve brief slowdowns.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 176.2 miles from St. Marys, GA, or about 3h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155.9 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176.2 miles or 3h 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 20m

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 St. Marys, 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 St. Marys, GA

This is one driving day of about 352.3 miles and 6h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from St. Marys, 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 155.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.2 mi from St. Marys, GA · 3h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

176 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

Savannah, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Columbia, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.2 miles from St. Marys, 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 155.9 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

$55.09 one way

$110.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$60.24	$120.48
premium	$4.70	$65.20	$130.41
diesel	$5.61	$77.78	$155.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.7	1	$36.99	$16.91
Efficient EV	88.1	1	$30.83	$14.09
EV Truck/SUV	140.9	1	$49.32	$22.55

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

St. Marys, GA

Morning in St. Marys on Wednesday

Local time

6:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, GA

Morning in Brookhaven on Wednesday

Local time

6:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

22 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

6h 34m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from St. Marys, GA to Brookhaven, GA covers 352.3 miles and takes about 6h 34m 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 95, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 176.2 miles from St. Marys, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

Between St. Marys, GA and Brookhaven, GA, road signs point toward Savannah and Birmingham.

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Trip from St. Marys, GA to Brookhaven, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brookhaven, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

St. Marys, GA

Brookhaven, GA

Same local time

22 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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