How far is Fort Oglethorpe, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
110.77 mi
01h 52m
Flight
91.7 mi
147.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.7 mi
Kilometers
147.57 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.77 mi
Kilometers
178.26 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Oglethorpe
Thu, Apr 16, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Oglethorpe
2026-04-16T03:45
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Oglethorpe
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
Adairsville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Fort Oglethorpe
53.9 mi
00h 56m
To Brookhaven
56.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Oglethorpe and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stephenson Drive

    43 m · 8 sec · Stephenson Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Forrest Road

    656 ft · 33 sec · Forrest Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lafayette Highway

    151 m · 12 sec · Lafayette Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    1791 ft · 44 sec · Lafayette Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Paces Ferry Road, Northside Parkway

    1136 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest

    3.3 mi · 7 min · West Paces Ferry Road Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bolling Way Northeast

    118 m · 23 sec · Bolling Way Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    2.7 mi · 6 min · 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 Fort Oglethorpe 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 85%
Battlefield Parkway
6.28 mi · 6%
West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
3.29 mi · 3%
Peachtree Road Northeast
2.75 mi · 2%
Lafayette Road
0.39 mi
West Paces Ferry Road
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

94.1 mi · 01h 42m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
00h 56m from Fort Oglethorpe
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Oglethorpe to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Fort Oglethorpe and 56.9 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Adairsville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Oglethorpe and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 91.7 mi (147.57 km).

Fort Oglethorpe

#1 Fort Oglethorpe

City in Catoosa and Walker Counties, Georgia, United States

Population9,973
Coordinates34.9489600, -85.2569000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.256899, 34.94896)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.32 $34.63
Premium $4.78 $18.68 $37.36
Diesel $5.62 $21.99 $43.98

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Oglethorpe and Brookhaven. The current time is 03:45:45.

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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.