How far is Fayetteville, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.66 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.07 mi
46.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.07 mi
Kilometers
46.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.66 mi
Kilometers
54.17 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-17T00:30
Arrive Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hapeville
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Fayetteville
16.1 mi
00h 23m
To Brookhaven
17.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glynn Street North

    12.1 mi · 20 min · Glynn Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Parkway

    555 ft · 15 sec · Forest Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75

    734 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Downtown Atlanta

    2948 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
13.2 mi · 39%
Glynn Street North
12.1 mi · 36%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 6%
Northeast Expressway
1.47 mi · 4%
Buford-Spring Connector
1.36 mi · 4%
Buford Highway
1.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Glynn Street North

Start on Glynn Street North

12.1 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hapeville
00h 23m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Fayetteville and 17.5 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hapeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hapeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 5.7 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Pine Lake City Hall
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Pine Lake City Hall

Pine Lake , GA
462 Clubhouse Dr, Pine Lake, GA 30072
Rating 2.7/5 9 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hapeville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

16 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 29.07 mi (46.78 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

Population18,328
Coordinates33.4487300, -84.4549300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lanier Avenue (-84.45493, 33.448627)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.27 $10.54
Premium $4.78 $5.69 $11.37
Diesel $5.62 $6.69 $13.39

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Brookhaven. The current time is 00:30:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.