How far is Douglas, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Douglas, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 221.8 miles (357 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.86 mi
03h 31m
Flight
184.03 mi
296.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.03 mi
Kilometers
296.16 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.86 mi
Kilometers
357.05 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Douglas
107.6 mi
01h 45m
To Brookhaven
114.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
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 Douglas and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ward Street

    19 m · 9 sec · East Ward Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue

    83 m · 14 sec · South Peterson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Ashley Street

    90 m · 15 sec · East Ashley Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Madison Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Douglas-Broxton Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Douglas-Broxton Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Alabama Street

    15.6 mi · 22 min · Alabama Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1191 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    28.3 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1844 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway

    3014 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  22. 22

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  26. 26

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 38%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 22%
Alabama Street
32.2 mi · 15%
Douglas-Broxton Highway
6.86 mi · 3%
3rd Avenue
3.42 mi · 2%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
184.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
01h 45m from Douglas
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Douglas 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 Douglas to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 221.8 miles (357 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Douglas and 114.3 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.01 one way or $62.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 184.03 mi (296.16 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Population11,612
Coordinates31.5088100, -82.8498700
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ward Street (-82.849867, 31.508867)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.64 L · about $31.01
Round trip
$62.03
15.66 gal · 59.28 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.01 $62.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.68 $69.36
Premium $4.78 $37.41 $74.82
Diesel $5.62 $44.04 $88.07

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 Douglas and Brookhaven. The current time is 23:31:29.

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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.