How far is Brookhaven, GA from Doraville, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Doraville, GA is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.58 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.27 mi
6.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.27 mi
Kilometers
6.87 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.58 mi
Kilometers
7.37 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doraville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Doraville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 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
Chamblee
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Brookhaven
2.3 mi
00h 05m
To Doraville
2.3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    630 ft · 15 sec · Chamblee Tucker Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto New Peachtree Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Peachtree Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    14 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
217.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peachtree Road Northeast
2.12 mi · 46%
New Peachtree Road
1.62 mi · 35%
Peachtree Road
0.6 mi · 13%
Chamblee Tucker Road
0.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Peachtree Road Northeast

Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

2.12 mi · 00h 04m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamblee
00h 05m from Brookhaven
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Doraville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Chamblee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Brookhaven and 2.3 miles from Doraville.

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

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chamblee

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 Chamblee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.2 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 10.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

13 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

62 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

117 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Doraville. Straight-line distance: 4.27 mi (6.87 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Doraville

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,264
Coordinates33.8981600, -84.2832600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.340246, 33.858529)
End: (-84.283343, 33.898209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.61 L · about $0.63
Round trip
$1.27
0.32 gal · 1.22 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.63 $1.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.71 $1.42
Premium $4.78 $0.76 $1.53
Diesel $5.62 $0.90 $1.80

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 Doraville. The current time is 23:37:29.

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.