How far is Fairburn, GA from Brookhaven, GA?
The driving distance from Fairburn, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairburn and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairburn and Brookhaven.
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Start on West Broad Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit left toward I 85 North: Atlanta
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector
1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector
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Continue on Buford Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway
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Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
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Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
130 m · 12 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 Fairburn 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.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 Fairburn and Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairburn to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Fairburn and 14.7 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairburn and Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Hapeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Pine Lake City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hapeville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairburn and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 24.43 mi (39.32 km).
#1 Fairburn
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 17,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.5670600, -84.5810400 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
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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