How far is Brookhaven, GA from Powder Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Powder Springs, GA is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
27.72 mi
00h 45m
Flight
19.72 mi
31.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.72 mi
Kilometers
31.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.72 mi
Kilometers
44.61 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powder Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-18T19:48
Arrive Powder Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Brookhaven
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Powder Springs
13.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Powder Springs.

  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

    2307 ft · 52 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Osborne Road Northeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Osborne Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Windsor Parkway Northeast

    46 m · 4 sec · Windsor Parkway Northeast

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Parkway Northeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Parkway Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northland Drive Northeast

    1 mi · 1 min · Northland Drive Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto High Point Road Northeast

    3257 ft · 1 min · High Point Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

    950 ft · 27 sec · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Glenridge Connector

    947 ft · 37 sec · Glenridge Connector

  12. 12

    Continue on Glenridge Drive Northeast

    113 m · 10 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 285 West

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Atlanta Road Southeast

    2153 ft · 45 sec · Atlanta Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cumberland Parkway Southeast

    3205 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Parkway Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on East-West Connector

    8.5 mi · 15 min · East-West Connector

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Powder Springs Road Southwest

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Powder Springs Road Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Powder Springs Road

    1998 ft · 44 sec · Powder Springs Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Marietta Street

    1 km · 1 min · Marietta Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marietta Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.46 mi · 34%
East-West Connector
8.47 mi · 31%
Powder Springs Road Southwest
2.27 mi · 8%
Osborne Road Northeast
1.17 mi · 4%
Windsor Parkway Northeast
1.14 mi · 4%
Northland Drive Northeast
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

9.46 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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 22m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Powder Springs?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Brookhaven and 13.9 miles from Powder Springs.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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 Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.2 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 9.2 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 14.3 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 Vinings.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Powder Springs. Straight-line distance: 19.72 mi (31.73 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Powder Springs

#2 Powder Springs

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population15,801
Coordinates33.8595500, -84.6838200
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Powder Springs (-84.68382, 33.85955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.78 $4.68 $9.36
Diesel $5.62 $5.51 $11.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Powder Springs. The current time is 19:48:59.

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.