How far is Hapeville, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

Fastest route

The route from Hapeville, Georgia to Brookhaven, Georgia is approximately 18.2 miles and takes around 23 minutes via I-85 N.

Directions

  1. Head southwest on Dogwood Dr toward N Central Ave.
  2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N Central Ave.
  3. Turn right to merge onto I-85 N.
  4. Follow I-85 N to GA-42 N/N Druid Hills Rd NE in DeKalb County. Take exit 89 from I-85 N.
  5. Keep left to continue on I-75 N/I-85 N.
  6. Use the left lanes to take exit 251B for I-85 N toward GA-400/Greenville.
  7. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 89 to merge onto GA-42 N/N Druid Hills Rd NE. Continue on N Druid Hills Rd NE. Drive to Peachtree Rd. Merge onto GA-42 N/N Druid Hills Rd NE. Continue to follow N Druid Hills Rd NE. Slight right onto N Druid Hills Rd. Use any lane to turn slightly right onto Peachtree Rd.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Ensure you have enough fuel for the journey.
  • 🕐 Consider traffic conditions and plan your departure time accordingly.
  • 🗺️ Use a GPS or navigation app to stay on track.
  • ⚠️ Follow road signs and obey traffic laws.
  • 🚦 Be aware of any construction or road closures along the way.
  • 🛣️ Keep a safe distance from other vehicles and maintain a steady speed.
  • 📱 Avoid distractions while driving and focus on the road ahead.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.17 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.28 mi
22.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.28 mi
Kilometers
22.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.17 mi
Kilometers
27.63 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, May 31, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hapeville
Sun, May 31, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hapeville
2026-05-31T08:07
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, May 31, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hapeville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Atlanta
GA

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

From Hapeville
8.4 mi
00h 11m
To Brookhaven
8.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dogwood Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dogwood Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway Southwest

    1.2 km · 1 min · Metropolitan Parkway Southwest

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 166 East, I 75 North, I 85 North: East Point, Atlanta, Langford Parkway

    630 ft · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North, I 85 North: Atlanta

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto James Wendell George Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  12. 12

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hapeville 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Connector
5.08 mi · 30%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 11%
James Wendell George Parkway
1.52 mi · 9%
Northeast Expressway
1.47 mi · 9%
Buford-Spring Connector
1.36 mi · 8%
Buford Highway
1.19 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Connector

Continue on Downtown Connector

5.08 mi · 00h 07m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 11m from Hapeville
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hapeville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 8.4 miles from Hapeville and 8.8 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hapeville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 1.2 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 1.2 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 8.7 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 Hapeville and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 14.28 mi (22.98 km).

Hapeville

#1 Hapeville

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population6,588
Coordinates33.6601100, -84.4102000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Dogwood Drive (-84.410429, 33.660191)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.66 $5.31
Premium $4.78 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $5.62 $3.37 $6.75

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hapeville and Brookhaven. The current time is 08:07:22.

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.