How far is Brookhaven, GA from Locust Grove, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Locust Grove, GA is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
46.5 mi
01h 01m
Flight
37.82 mi
60.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.5 mi
Kilometers
74.84 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-17T10:00
Arrive Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
23.3 mi
00h 30m
To Locust Grove
23.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Locust Grove.

  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

    30.5 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services

    41 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    1089 ft · 28 sec · Bill Gardner Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway

    2579 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    73 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    3004 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
33.1 mi · 71%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 11%
Buford-Spring Connector
2.3 mi · 5%
North Druid Hills Road
1.87 mi · 4%
Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi · 3%
Buford Highway
1.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrow
00h 30m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Locust Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Locust Grove?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 23.3 miles from Brookhaven and 23.2 miles from Locust Grove.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Locust Grove.

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 11.6 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 11.7 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 7.1 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 Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.87 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Locust Grove

#2 Locust Grove

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Population9,091
Coordinates33.3459500, -84.1090800
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Locust Grove (-84.10908, 33.34595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.78 $7.84 $15.67
Diesel $5.62 $9.22 $18.45

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Locust Grove. The current time is 10:00:10.

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.