How far is Brookhaven, GA from Tifton, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Tifton, GA is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.57 mi
03h 36m
Flight
173.26 mi
278.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.26 mi
Kilometers
278.84 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.57 mi
Kilometers
306.7 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tifton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Tifton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Brookhaven
95.4 mi
01h 48m
To Tifton
95.1 mi
01h 48m

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 S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Love Avenue

    129 m · 10 sec · Love Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1068 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 5th Street East

    42 m · 3 sec · 5th Street East

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 49%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 35%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 3%
Buford-Spring Connector
2.3 mi · 1%
North Druid Hills Road
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

93.3 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
173.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 48m from Brookhaven
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Tifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Brookhaven and 95.1 miles from Tifton.

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

The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Tifton. Straight-line distance: 173.26 mi (278.84 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Tifton

City in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States

Population17,031
Coordinates31.4504600, -83.5085000
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Tifton (-83.5085, 31.45046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.46 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
13.46 gal · 50.92 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.81 $59.61
Premium $4.78 $32.16 $64.31
Diesel $5.62 $37.85 $75.70

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 Tifton. The current time is 00:34:03.

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.