How far is Cartersville, GA from Brookhaven, GA?
The driving distance from Cartersville, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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 Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cartersville and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cartersville and Brookhaven.
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Start on West Cherokee Avenue
2397 ft · 1 min · West Cherokee Avenue
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Turn right onto North Gilmer Street
101 m · 14 sec · North Gilmer Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
31.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Paces Ferry Road, Northside Parkway
1136 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
3.3 mi · 7 min · West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Bolling Way Northeast
118 m · 23 sec · Bolling Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
2.7 mi · 6 min · 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 Cartersville and Brookhaven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
31.8 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cartersville 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 Cartersville to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Cartersville and 23.5 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cartersville and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennesaw.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cartersville and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 33.91 mi (54.58 km).
#1 Cartersville
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1653300, -84.8023100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
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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