How far is Brookhaven, GA from Fairburn, GA?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Fairburn, GA is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Fairburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Fairburn.
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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 right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 138: Union City, Jonesboro
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Turn slight right onto GA 138: Union City
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Jonesboro Road
2 mi · 4 min · Jonesboro Road
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
60 m · 11 sec · West Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Fairburn.
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.
I 85 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Fairburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Fairburn?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Brookhaven and 15.2 miles from Fairburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Fairburn.
Stop Ideas Near Hapeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Pine Lake City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hapeville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Fairburn. Straight-line distance: 24.43 mi (39.32 km).
#1 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairburn
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 17,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.5670600, -84.5810400 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairburn (-84.58104, 33.56706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
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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