How far is Brookhaven, GA from Union City, GA?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Union City, GA is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
27.48 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.06 mi
35.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.06 mi
Kilometers
35.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.48 mi
Kilometers
44.22 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Fri, May 29, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Fri, May 29, 10:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-05-29T20:59
Arrive Union City
Fri, May 29, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
East Point
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Brookhaven
13.7 mi
00h 21m
To Union City
13.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Union City.

  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 right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Flat Shoals Road

    762 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Flat Shaols Road

    1211 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Flat Shoals Road

    50 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Flat Shoals Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Flat Shoals Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive

    152 m · 28 sec · Bally Shannon Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive

    63 m · 12 sec · Kilkenny Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Limerick Drive

    539 ft · 28 sec · Limerick Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bantry Circle

    81 m · 12 sec · Bantry Circle

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bantry Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
10.8 mi · 39%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 18%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 9%
Buford-Spring Connector
2.3 mi · 8%
North Druid Hills Road
1.87 mi · 7%
Flat Shoals Road
1.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

10.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Point
00h 21m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brookhaven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Union City?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

East Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Brookhaven and 13.7 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brookhaven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near East Point

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 East Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 3.3 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 3.3 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Point.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Union City. Straight-line distance: 22.06 mi (35.5 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Population22,399
Coordinates33.5870600, -84.5424300
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Union City (-84.54243, 33.58706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.78 $4.63 $9.27
Diesel $5.62 $5.46 $10.91

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Union City. The current time is 20:59:34.

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.