How far is Brookhaven, GA from Adel, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Adel, GA is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.06 mi
04h 00m
Flight
195.45 mi
314.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.45 mi
Kilometers
314.54 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.06 mi
Kilometers
342.89 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-18T21:29
Arrive Adel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Brookhaven
106.7 mi
02h 00m
To Adel
106.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Adel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Adel.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    121 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    19 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    42 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    132 m · 11 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dresden Drive Northeast

    60 m · 11 sec · Dresden Drive Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    54 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    959 ft · 26 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Buford-Spring Connector

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2439 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  14. 14

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    116.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville

    66 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto West 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Burwell Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · North Burwell Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Adel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
116 mi · 55%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 32%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Buford-Spring Connector
2.3 mi · 1%
North Druid Hills Road
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

116 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
02h 00m from Brookhaven
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Adel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Adel?

The road trip is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from Brookhaven and 106.3 miles from Adel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Adel.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Adel. Straight-line distance: 195.45 mi (314.54 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Adel

#2 Adel

City in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population5,354
Coordinates31.1372700, -83.4240800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Adel (-83.42408, 31.13727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.46 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.57
15.04 gal · 56.92 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.79 $59.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.31 $66.61
Premium $4.78 $35.93 $71.86
Diesel $5.62 $42.29 $84.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Adel. The current time is 21:29:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.