How far is Brookhaven, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
134.96 mi
02h 40m
Flight
115.49 mi
185.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.49 mi
Kilometers
185.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.96 mi
Kilometers
217.19 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Hill
Wed, Jun 10, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Wed, Jun 10, 10:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-06-10T17:04
Arrive Sugar Hill
Wed, Jun 10, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Brookhaven
67.5 mi
01h 20m
To Sugar Hill
67.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Sugar Hill.

  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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Buford-Spring Connector

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2439 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  14. 14

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 26: Montezuma, Hawkinsville

    862 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Loggins Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Loggins Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Line Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Line Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 50%
Fall Line Freeway
28.9 mi · 21%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 12%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 4%
Buford-Spring Connector
2.3 mi · 2%
North Druid Hills Road
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 20m from Brookhaven
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Sugar Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Sugar Hill?

The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Brookhaven and 67.4 miles from Sugar Hill.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.85 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Sugar Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 115.49 mi (185.86 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Sugar Hill

#2 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population25,132
Coordinates32.2890500, -83.6537900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Sugar Hill (-83.65379, 32.28905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.03 L · about $18.85
Round trip
$37.71
9.52 gal · 36.06 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.85 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.08 $42.16
Premium $4.78 $22.74 $45.49
Diesel $5.62 $26.77 $53.54

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Sugar Hill. The current time is 17:04:38.

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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.