How far is Brookhaven, GA from Pooler, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Pooler, GA is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.39 mi
04h 43m
Flight
215.94 mi
347.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.94 mi
Kilometers
347.52 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.39 mi
Kilometers
406.18 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pooler
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Pooler
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Allentown
GA

Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Brookhaven
126.1 mi
02h 21m
To Pooler
126.3 mi
02h 21m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    156.2 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

    1350 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Pooler, Garden City

    1936 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto US Highway 80 East

    3278 ft · 1 min · US Highway 80 East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 80 East

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 62%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 27%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
I 95 North
2.67 mi · 1%
Buford-Spring Connector
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
02h 21m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Pooler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Brookhaven and 126.3 miles from Pooler.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.29 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Pooler. Straight-line distance: 215.94 mi (347.52 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Pooler

City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Population26,022
Coordinates32.1154800, -81.2470600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Pooler (-81.24706, 32.11548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.91 gal
33.71 L · about $35.29
Round trip
$70.59
17.82 gal · 67.42 L
Estimated CO2
79.2 kg one way
Round trip: 158.4 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.29 $70.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.46 $78.92
Premium $4.78 $42.57 $85.14
Diesel $5.62 $50.11 $100.22

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 Pooler. The current time is 04:52:10.

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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.