How far is Doraville, GA from Brookhaven, GA?
The driving distance from Doraville, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Doraville and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doraville and Brookhaven.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight left onto New Peachtree Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Peachtree Road
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Turn right onto Chamblee Tucker Road
630 ft · 19 sec · Chamblee Tucker Road
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Turn left onto Peachtree Road
3186 ft · 1 min · Peachtree Road
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Continue on Peachtree Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
39 m · 11 sec · North Druid Hills Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
87 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Road Northeast
44 m · 5 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 Doraville 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.
Peachtree Road Northeast
Continue on Peachtree Road Northeast
2.18 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Doraville 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 Doraville to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Chamblee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Doraville and 2.6 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Doraville and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Chamblee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamblee.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Doraville and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 4.27 mi (6.87 km).
#1 Doraville
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,264 |
| Coordinates | 33.8981600, -84.2832600 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.67 | $1.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
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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