How far is Brookhaven, GA from Griffin, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Griffin, GA is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
47.68 mi
01h 11m
Flight
42.49 mi
68.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.49 mi
Kilometers
68.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.68 mi
Kilometers
76.74 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Griffin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-23T07:39
Arrive Griffin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Morrow
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Brookhaven
23.9 mi
00h 35m
To Griffin
23.8 mi
00h 35m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro

    2327 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Tara Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto McIntosh Road

    1976 ft · 48 sec · McIntosh Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Experiment Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Experiment Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1812 ft · 46 sec · West Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Street

    1205 ft · 29 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tara Boulevard
22.5 mi · 47%
James Wendell George Parkway
9.99 mi · 21%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 11%
Buford-Spring Connector
2.3 mi · 5%
North Druid Hills Road
1.87 mi · 4%
Experiment Street
1.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tara Boulevard

Continue on Tara Boulevard

16.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrow
00h 35m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Griffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Morrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Brookhaven and 23.8 miles from Griffin.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrow

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 Morrow and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.7 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 12.8 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 7.7 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 Morrow.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Griffin. Straight-line distance: 42.49 mi (68.38 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Griffin

County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States

Population22,665
Coordinates33.2467800, -84.2640900
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Griffin (-84.26409, 33.24678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.31
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.65 $13.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.44 $14.88
Premium $4.78 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.62 $9.45 $18.90

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 Griffin. The current time is 07:39:09.

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.