How far is Buford, GA from Brookhaven, GA?
The driving distance from Buford, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buford and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buford and Brookhaven.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Harris Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Harris Street
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Turn left onto Garnett Street
124 m · 13 sec · Garnett Street
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Turn right onto Buford Highway Northeast
2792 ft · 53 sec · Buford Highway Northeast
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Turn left onto South Lee Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lee Street
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Turn left onto Buford Drive
2014 ft · 51 sec · Buford Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Lanier Parkway
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur
724 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto I-85 Access Road
1507 ft · 34 sec · I-85 Access Road
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Continue on I-85 Access Road
1387 ft · 29 sec · I-85 Access Road
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Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast
1.5 mi · 4 min · Briarwood Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Druid Hills Road
1897 ft · 48 sec · North Druid Hills Road
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Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn right
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
106 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buford and Brookhaven.
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.
Lanier Parkway
Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buford and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buford to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Buford and 15.6 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buford and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Duluth
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 Duluth.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buford and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 26.43 mi (42.53 km).
#1 Buford
City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,750 |
| Coordinates | 34.1206600, -84.0043500 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
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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