How far is Brookhaven, GA from Snellville, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Snellville, GA is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.23 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.38 mi
29.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.38 mi
Kilometers
29.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.23 mi
Kilometers
37.39 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snellville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Snellville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tucker
GA

Census-designated place, Georgia, USA

From Brookhaven
11.6 mi
00h 19m
To Snellville
11.6 mi
00h 19m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 14 min · North Druid Hills Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    884 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Stone Mountain Highway

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Stone Mountain Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street West

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Henry Clower Boulevard Southwest

    1488 ft · 47 sec · Henry Clower Boulevard Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Scenic Highway

    1773 ft · 43 sec · Scenic Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stone Mountain Freeway
9.59 mi · 41%
North Druid Hills Road
6.88 mi · 30%
Stone Mountain Highway
4.91 mi · 21%
Main Street West
0.79 mi · 3%
Scenic Highway
0.34 mi · 1%
Henry Clower Boulevard Southwest
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stone Mountain Freeway

Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

9.59 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tucker
00h 19m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Snellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tucker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Brookhaven and 11.6 miles from Snellville.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tucker

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 Tucker and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.5 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 12.4 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tucker.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

115 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Snellville. Straight-line distance: 18.38 mi (29.58 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Snellville

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population20,185
Coordinates33.8573300, -84.0199100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Snellville (-84.01991, 33.85733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $4.78 $3.92 $7.84
Diesel $5.62 $4.61 $9.22

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 Snellville. The current time is 01:21:23.

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.