How far is Brookhaven, GA from Monroe, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Monroe, GA is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
42.4 mi
01h 08m
Flight
36.25 mi
58.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.25 mi
Kilometers
58.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.4 mi
Kilometers
68.23 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-23T00:33
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Snellville
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Brookhaven
21.2 mi
00h 34m
To Monroe
21.3 mi
00h 34m

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
85°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 Monroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 14 min · North Druid Hills Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    884 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Stone Mountain Highway

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Stone Mountain Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street West

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street West

  13. 13

    Continue on Athens Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Athens Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Atlanta Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 11: Monroe, Winder

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Broad Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Highway
11 mi · 26%
Stone Mountain Freeway
9.59 mi · 23%
North Druid Hills Road
6.88 mi · 16%
Athens Highway
5.65 mi · 13%
Stone Mountain Highway
4.91 mi · 12%
Main Street West
2.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Stone Mountain Freeway

Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

9.59 mi · 00h 11m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snellville
00h 34m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Snellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Brookhaven and 21.3 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Snellville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Snellville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snellville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

51 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

102 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 36.25 mi (58.34 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Monroe

City in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population13,979
Coordinates33.7948400, -83.7132300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Monroe (-83.71323, 33.79484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.66 L · about $5.94
Round trip
$11.88
3 gal · 11.32 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.94 $11.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.64 $13.29
Premium $4.78 $7.17 $14.33
Diesel $5.62 $8.44 $16.87

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 Monroe. The current time is 00:33:42.

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.