How far is Brookhaven, GA from Clarkston, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Clarkston, GA is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
14.24 mi
00h 22m
Flight
6.69 mi
10.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.69 mi
Kilometers
10.76 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
14.24 mi
Kilometers
22.92 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarkston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-23T00:38
Arrive Clarkston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Druid Hills
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From Brookhaven
4.8 mi
00h 11m
To Clarkston
9.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 14 min · North Druid Hills Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    884 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    2453 ft · 32 sec · Stone Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 North, I 285 South: Greenville, Chattanooga, Augusta, Macon

    1754 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    799 ft · 11 sec · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Clarkston

    1282 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Druid Hills Road
6.88 mi · 48%
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.06 mi · 7%
Stone Mountain Freeway
0.46 mi · 3%
I 285 South
0.35 mi · 2%
I 285 North
0.33 mi · 2%
Peachtree Road Northeast
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Druid Hills Road

Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road

6.72 mi · 00h 14m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
6.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Druid Hills
00h 11m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Clarkston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

North Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Brookhaven and 9.4 miles from Clarkston.

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

The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Druid Hills

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 North Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 6.5 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 6.5 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 13.8 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 North Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

8 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Clarkston. Straight-line distance: 6.69 mi (10.76 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Clarkston

Human settlement in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population12,627
Coordinates33.8095500, -84.2396400
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.340246, 33.858529)
End: Market Street (-84.239713, 33.809448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $1.98
Round trip
$3.96
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.98 $3.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.21 $4.43
Premium $4.78 $2.39 $4.78
Diesel $5.62 $2.81 $5.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Clarkston. The current time is 00:38:55.

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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.