How far is Brookhaven, GA from Winder, GA?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Winder, GA is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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.
City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Winder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Winder.
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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
2.1 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Continue on Peachtree Road
3186 ft · 1 min · Peachtree Road
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Turn right onto Chamblee Tucker Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Chamblee Tucker Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 85 North: Greenville
980 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
2806 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on University Parkway
18 mi · 23 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
128 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Patrick Mill Road
1799 ft · 34 sec · Patrick Mill Road
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Continue on West Winder Bypass
946 ft · 18 sec · West Winder Bypass
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Turn right onto Bill Rutledge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Bill Rutledge Road
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Continue on Patrick Mill Road
2523 ft · 1 min · Patrick Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broad Street
2960 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Winder.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
University Parkway
Continue on University Parkway
18 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Winder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Winder?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Brookhaven and 20.3 miles from Winder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Winder.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville
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 Lawrenceville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Winder. Straight-line distance: 36.74 mi (59.12 km).
#1 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winder
City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 18,273 |
| Coordinates | 33.9926100, -83.7201700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winder (-83.72017, 33.99261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
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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