How far is Brookhaven, GA from North Decatur, GA?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to North Decatur, GA is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and North Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and North Decatur.
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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
4.4 mi · 9 min · North Druid Hills Road
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Turn right onto Clairmont Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road
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Turn left onto North Decatur Road
36 m · 2 sec · North Decatur Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and North Decatur.
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.
North Druid Hills Road
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
4.35 mi · 00h 09m
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 North Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to North Decatur?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
North Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Brookhaven and 3.2 miles from North Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near North Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near North Druid Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Druid Hills.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and North Decatur. Straight-line distance: 5.1 mi (8.2 km).
#1 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Decatur
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 16,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.7903800, -84.3060300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Decatur (-84.30603, 33.79038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
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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