How far is Brookhaven, GA from Jackson, GA?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Jackson, GA is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Jackson.
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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 left
30.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
1089 ft · 28 sec · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway
2579 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 3rd Street
46 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 3rd Street
2536 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
30.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Jackson?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Brookhaven and 28.3 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stockbridge.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 44.52 mi (71.64 km).
#1 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,332 |
| Coordinates | 33.2945700, -83.9660200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-83.96602, 33.29457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
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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