How far is Dahlonega, GA from Brookhaven, GA?
The driving distance from Dahlonega, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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 Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dahlonega and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dahlonega and Brookhaven.
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Start on Public Square South
36 m · 7 sec · Public Square South
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Continue on Public Square North
114 m · 19 sec · Public Square North
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Continue on South Chestatee Street
5.5 mi · 9 min · South Chestatee Street
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Turn right onto Cumming
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
44 m · 2 sec
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Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville
42.1 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Lenox Road, Buckhead
1290 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight left onto GA 141 Connector East
124 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Lenox Road Northeast
1221 ft · 25 sec · Lenox Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Phipps Boulevard
1875 ft · 46 sec · Phipps Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wieuca Road Northeast
37 m · 3 sec · Wieuca Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Wieuca Road Northeast
806 ft · 16 sec · Wieuca Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Peachtree Road Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 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 Dahlonega 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.
GA 400 South
Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville
42.1 mi · 00h 50m
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 Dahlonega and Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dahlonega to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Cumming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Dahlonega and 29.4 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dahlonega and Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Cumming
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 Cumming.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dahlonega and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 50.81 mi (81.77 km).
#1 Dahlonega
City in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,329 |
| Coordinates | 34.5325900, -83.9849100 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
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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