How far is Brookhaven, GA from Auburn, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Auburn, GA is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.84 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.28 mi
50.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.28 mi
Kilometers
50.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.84 mi
Kilometers
54.46 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, Apr 11, 1:22 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 11, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-11T12:34
Arrive Auburn
Sat, Apr 11, 1:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Brookhaven
16.9 mi
00h 23m
To Auburn
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Peachtree Road

    3186 ft · 1 min · Peachtree Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chamblee Tucker Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Chamblee Tucker Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 85 North: Greenville

    980 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

    2806 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on University Parkway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · University Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winder Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Winder Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Atlanta Highway Northwest

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road

    92 m · 13 sec · Mount Moriah Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    25 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
10.2 mi · 30%
Interstate Highway 85
8.82 mi · 26%
Winder Highway
4.08 mi · 12%
Northeast Expressway
2.47 mi · 7%
Atlanta Highway Northwest
2.31 mi · 7%
Chamblee Tucker Road
2.29 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Continue on University Parkway

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 23m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Brookhaven and 17 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duluth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duluth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 31.28 mi (50.34 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Auburn

City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA

Population7,902
Coordinates34.0137200, -83.8276800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Auburn (-83.82768, 34.01372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.27 $10.54
Premium $4.78 $5.69 $11.37
Diesel $5.62 $6.69 $13.39

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Auburn. The current time is 12:34:29.

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.