How far is Forest Park, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Forest Park, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.22 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.42 mi
26.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.42 mi
Kilometers
26.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.22 mi
Kilometers
34.15 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Park
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forest Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Atlanta
GA

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

From Forest Park
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Brookhaven
11 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Forest Park and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    52 m · 11 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Forest Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Dixie Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Old Dixie Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Crown Road Southeast

    1969 ft · 41 sec · Crown Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 13 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 Forest Park 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
10.4 mi · 49%
Old Dixie Road
2.13 mi · 10%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 9%
Northeast Expressway
1.47 mi · 7%
Buford-Spring Connector
1.36 mi · 6%
Buford Highway
1.19 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

9.63 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 14m from Forest Park
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Forest Park and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Park to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Forest Park and 11 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Park and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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 Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 0.2 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 0.2 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 16.42 mi (26.42 km).

Forest Park

#1 Forest Park

Village in Illinois

Population19,871
Coordinates33.6220500, -84.3690900
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-84.369066, 33.622043)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.94
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.97 $5.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.32 $6.64
Premium $4.78 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.62 $4.22 $8.44

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 Forest Park and Brookhaven. The current time is 05:58:06.

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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.