How far is Brookhaven, GA from Rincon, GA?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Rincon, GA is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Rincon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Rincon.
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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
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road
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Turn right onto Buford Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway
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Continue on Buford-Spring Connector
1.8 mi · 3 min · Buford-Spring Connector
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Take the exit slight right
2439 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
141.1 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Pembroke
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 280 East
607 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left
913 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 80 East
2.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 80 East
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Turn left onto Sandhill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sandhill Road
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Continue on Sand Hill Road
3278 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Road
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Turn right onto Blue Jay Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Blue Jay Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
23 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
57 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Blue Jay Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Blue Jay Road
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Continue on Blue Jay Road
1017 ft · 21 sec · Blue Jay Road
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Continue on Blandford Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Blandford Road
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Continue on West Ninth Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Ninth Street
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Turn left onto North Columbia Avenue
2312 ft · 34 sec · North Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fourth Street
37 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Rincon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
Continue straight
141 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Rincon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Rincon?
The road trip is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 125.8 miles from Brookhaven and 126 miles from Rincon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.21 one way or $70.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Rincon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Rincon. Straight-line distance: 209.66 mi (337.42 km).
#1 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rincon
City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.2960300, -81.2353900 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rincon (-81.23539, 32.29603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $35.21 | $70.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.48 | $84.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.00 | $99.99 |
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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