How far is Evans, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Evans, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.2 mi
02h 26m
Flight
128.98 mi
207.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.98 mi
Kilometers
207.57 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.2 mi
Kilometers
235.29 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 11:35 AM EDT
Return by in Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-04-23T09:08
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 11:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Evans
73.1 mi
01h 13m
To Brookhaven
73.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    42 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hereford Farm Road

    75 m · 9 sec · Hereford Farm Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Belair Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Belair Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 West: Decatur, Atlanta

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Brook Road, North Druid Hills Road

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Druid Hills Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    63 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Clairmont Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I-85 Access Road

    804 ft · 18 sec · I-85 Access Road

  18. 18

    Continue on I-85 Access Road

    1387 ft · 29 sec · I-85 Access Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Briarwood Road Northeast

  20. 20

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

    1897 ft · 48 sec · North Druid Hills Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evans 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
79.3 mi · 54%
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 32%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.16 mi · 5%
North Belair Road
4.24 mi · 3%
North Druid Hills Road
2.53 mi · 2%
Clairmont Road
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

79.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
129 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 13m from Evans
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evans and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evans to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Evans and 73.1 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evans and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smyrna, 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 Smyrna.

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 128.98 mi (207.57 km).

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#1 Evans

Evans is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5337500, -82.1306700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Hereford Farm Road (-82.130707, 33.533544)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.53 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.32 gal · 39.06 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.85 $45.71
Premium $4.78 $24.65 $49.31
Diesel $5.62 $29.02 $58.04

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 Evans and Brookhaven. The current time is 09:08:55.

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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.