How far is Brookhaven, GA from Dalton, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Dalton, GA is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
80.21 mi
01h 41m
Flight
70.28 mi
113.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.28 mi
Kilometers
113.11 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.21 mi
Kilometers
129.08 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalton
Tue, May 5, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Tue, May 5, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-05-05T00:34
Arrive Dalton
Tue, May 5, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Braselton
GA

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

From Brookhaven
40.1 mi
00h 50m
To Dalton
40.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 98: Commerce, Maysville

    1423 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maysville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maysville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Maysville Highway

    2196 ft · 44 sec · Maysville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Maysville Road

    1332 ft · 27 sec · Maysville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ila Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Ila Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Minish Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Minish Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Danielsville Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Danielsville Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward General Daniels Avenue North

    54 m · 3 sec · General Daniels Avenue North

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North

    1.6 mi · 2 min · General Daniels Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Wildcat Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
33.8 mi · 42%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 20%
Minish Road
5.62 mi · 7%
Danielsville Street
5.23 mi · 7%
Ila Road
3.66 mi · 5%
Northeast Expressway
2.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braselton
00h 50m from Brookhaven
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Dalton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Brookhaven and 40.1 miles from Dalton.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Dalton.

Stop Ideas Near Braselton

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

20 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

66 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 70.28 mi (113.11 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,368
Coordinates34.1659400, -83.1704300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Dalton (-83.17043, 34.16594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.42
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.21 $22.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.53 $25.07
Premium $4.78 $13.52 $27.04
Diesel $5.62 $15.92 $31.83

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Dalton. The current time is 00:34:57.

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.