How far is Dacula, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Dacula, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
30.2 mi
00h 35m
Flight
26.91 mi
43.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.91 mi
Kilometers
43.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.2 mi
Kilometers
48.61 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Dacula
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dacula
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dacula
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
Berkeley Lake
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

From Dacula
15.1 mi
00h 17m
To Brookhaven
15.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winder Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Winder Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Parkway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · University Parkway

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur

    724 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto I-85 Access Road

    1507 ft · 34 sec · I-85 Access Road

  7. 7

    Continue on I-85 Access Road

    1387 ft · 29 sec · I-85 Access Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Briarwood Road Northeast

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Druid Hills Road

    1897 ft · 48 sec · North Druid Hills Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
15.4 mi · 51%
University Parkway
10.3 mi · 34%
Winder Highway
1.82 mi · 6%
Briarwood Road Northeast
1.54 mi · 5%
I-85 Access Road
0.55 mi · 2%
North Druid Hills Road
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkeley Lake
00h 17m from Dacula
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dacula 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 Dacula to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Berkeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Dacula and 15.1 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dacula and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berkeley Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley Lake.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

47 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

103 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dacula and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 26.91 mi (43.3 km).

Dacula

#1 Dacula

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

Population6,477
Coordinates33.9887200, -83.8979600
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Winder Highway (-83.897948, 33.988718)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.40
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.20 $8.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.69 $9.39
Premium $4.78 $5.06 $10.13
Diesel $5.62 $5.96 $11.92

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 Dacula and Brookhaven. The current time is 22:09:40.

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.