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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
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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.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road
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Continue on Clairemont Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Clairemont Avenue
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Turn left onto Commerce Drive
150 m · 15 sec · Commerce Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
1826 ft · 51 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto East Trinity Place
810 ft · 20 sec · East Trinity Place
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Continue on South Candler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street
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Continue on Candler Road Northeast
638 ft · 15 sec · Candler Road Northeast
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Continue on Candler Road Southeast
2.9 mi · 6 min · Candler Road Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
2176 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Eley Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Eley Road
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Continue on Sparta Road
14.7 mi · 22 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on Jones Street
3247 ft · 57 sec · Jones Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1902 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Sandersville Highway
20.8 mi · 31 min · Sandersville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on North Harris Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Harris Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
85 m · 8 sec · East Church Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smyrna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Sandersville. Straight-line distance: 107.03 mi (172.25 km).
#1 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandersville
City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 5,275 |
| Coordinates | 32.9815400, -82.8101400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandersville (-82.81014, 32.98154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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