How far is Brookhaven, GA from Brunswick, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Brunswick, GA is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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
317.15 mi
05h 55m
Flight
250.13 mi
402.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.13 mi
Kilometers
402.54 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.15 mi
Kilometers
510.41 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Fri, Apr 17, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-17T04:57
Arrive Brunswick
Fri, Apr 17, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Brookhaven
158.6 mi
02h 57m
To Brunswick
158.6 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25 South, US 341 South: Brunswick

    2129 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Jesup Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New Jesup Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Norwich Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwich Street

  24. 24

    Continue on New Jesup Highway

    2499 ft · 47 sec · New Jesup Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Newcastle Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Newcastle Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto New Castle Street

    874 ft · 27 sec · New Castle Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Gloucester Street

    1273 ft · 44 sec · Gloucester Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Norwich Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Norwich Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Norwich Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 49%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 21%
I 95 South
62.7 mi · 20%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Newcastle Street
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 48m

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
250.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
02h 57m from Brookhaven
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Brookhaven and 158.6 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.32 one way or $88.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Soperton, 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 Soperton.

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 250.13 mi (402.54 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Brunswick

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States

Population16,286
Coordinates31.1499500, -81.4914900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Brunswick (-81.49149, 31.14995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.36 L · about $44.32
Round trip
$88.65
22.38 gal · 84.72 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.32 $88.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $49.56 $99.12
Premium $4.78 $53.47 $106.93
Diesel $5.62 $62.93 $125.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Brunswick. The current time is 04:57:57.

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.