How far is Brookhaven, GA from Cairo, GA?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Cairo, GA is about 241.1 miles (388 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Cairo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Cairo.
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Start on the route
121 m · 34 sec
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Turn left
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
42 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
132 m · 11 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Dresden Drive Northeast
60 m · 11 sec · Dresden Drive Northeast
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Take the ramp left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Road Northeast
959 ft · 26 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road
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Turn right onto Buford Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway
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Continue on Buford-Spring Connector
1.8 mi · 3 min · Buford-Spring Connector
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Take the exit slight right
2439 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2134 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway
20.7 mi · 25 min · Liberty Expressway
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Butler Street
2462 ft · 50 sec · South Butler Street
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Turn right onto South Boulevard Street
1493 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard Street
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Continue on Cairo Road
23.1 mi · 32 min · Cairo Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
1991 ft · 52 sec · 5th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast
82 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Cairo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Cairo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Cairo?
The road trip is about 241.1 miles (388 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Brookhaven and 120.4 miles from Cairo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 7:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Cairo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Cairo. Straight-line distance: 206.12 mi (331.72 km).
#1 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cairo
City in Grady County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,302 |
| Coordinates | 30.8775100, -84.2021400 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cairo (-84.20214, 30.87751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $36.01 | $72.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.26 | $80.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.43 | $86.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.12 | $102.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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