How far is Brookhaven, GA from Douglas, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Douglas, GA is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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
215.06 mi
04h 22m
Flight
184.03 mi
296.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.03 mi
Kilometers
296.16 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.06 mi
Kilometers
346.11 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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
Jeffersonville
GA

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

From Brookhaven
107.6 mi
02h 11m
To Douglas
107.4 mi
02h 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
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    28.5 mi · 39 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1687 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 30 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Ashley Street

    90 m · 15 sec · East Ashley Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Madison Avenue

    82 m · 14 sec · South Madison Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Ward Street

    38 m · 4 sec · East Ward Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 31%
I 16 East
51.1 mi · 24%
North Ocmulgee Boulevard
23.8 mi · 11%
US 319
20 mi · 9%
Macon
12.3 mi · 6%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
184.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 11m from Brookhaven
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Douglas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Brookhaven and 107.4 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.06 one way or $60.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 184.03 mi (296.16 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Douglas

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Population11,612
Coordinates31.5088100, -82.8498700
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Douglas (-82.84987, 31.50881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.73 L · about $30.06
Round trip
$60.13
15.18 gal · 57.46 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.06 $60.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.62 $67.23
Premium $4.78 $36.27 $72.53
Diesel $5.62 $42.69 $85.37

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 Douglas. The current time is 01:12:06.

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.