How far is Brookhaven, GA from Sandersville, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Sandersville, GA is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.54 mi
02h 54m
Flight
107.03 mi
172.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.03 mi
Kilometers
172.25 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.54 mi
Kilometers
211.7 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandersville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Sandersville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Brookhaven
65.7 mi
01h 27m
To Sandersville
65.8 mi
01h 27m

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
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.4 mi · 9 min · North Druid Hills Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Clairmont Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Clairemont Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clairemont Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Commerce Drive

    150 m · 15 sec · Commerce Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1826 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Trinity Place

    810 ft · 20 sec · East Trinity Place

  14. 14

    Continue on South Candler Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Candler Road Northeast

    638 ft · 15 sec · Candler Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Candler Road Southeast

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Candler Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta

    48 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Eley Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Eley Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Sparta Road

    14.7 mi · 22 min · Sparta Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Jones Street

    3247 ft · 57 sec · Jones Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    88 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1902 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on East Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Sandersville Highway

    20.8 mi · 31 min · Sandersville Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Sparta Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North Harris Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Harris Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    85 m · 8 sec · East Church Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 36%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 18%
Sandersville Highway
20.8 mi · 16%
Sparta Road
16.2 mi · 12%
North Druid Hills Road
4.35 mi · 3%
Candler Road Southeast
2.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 27m from Brookhaven
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Sandersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Brookhaven and 65.8 miles from Sandersville.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smyrna, 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 Smyrna.

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Sandersville. Straight-line distance: 107.03 mi (172.25 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Sandersville

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,275
Coordinates32.9815400, -82.8101400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Sandersville (-82.81014, 32.98154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.57 L · about $18.38
Round trip
$36.76
9.28 gal · 35.14 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.38 $36.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.55 $41.10
Premium $4.78 $22.17 $44.34
Diesel $5.62 $26.10 $52.19

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 Sandersville. The current time is 07:38:41.

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.