How far is Brookhaven, GA from Austell, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Austell, GA is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.72 mi
00h 41m
Flight
17.18 mi
27.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.18 mi
Kilometers
27.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.72 mi
Kilometers
38.17 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austell
Sat, Apr 11, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 11, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-11T12:32
Arrive Austell
Sat, Apr 11, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Atlanta
GA

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

From Brookhaven
11.9 mi
00h 20m
To Austell
11.9 mi
00h 20m

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 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, US 278: North Avenue, Georgia Institute of Technology

    1555 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Avenue Northwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northside Drive Northwest

    1861 ft · 50 sec · Northside Drive Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

    10.9 mi · 18 min · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest

    924 ft · 20 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Love Street

    34 m · 3 sec · Love Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Love Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
13.4 mi · 57%
Buford-Spring Connector
2.3 mi · 10%
North Druid Hills Road
1.87 mi · 8%
Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi · 5%
Buford Highway
1.19 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
0.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

Continue on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

10.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 20m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Austell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Brookhaven and 11.9 miles from Austell.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 3.9 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Austell. Straight-line distance: 17.18 mi (27.65 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Austell

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population7,208
Coordinates33.8126100, -84.6343800
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Austell (-84.63438, 33.81261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $4.78 $3.92 $7.84
Diesel $5.62 $4.61 $9.22

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 Austell. The current time is 12:32:24.

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.