How far is Jackson, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Jackson, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.63 mi
01h 03m
Flight
44.52 mi
71.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.52 mi
Kilometers
71.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.63 mi
Kilometers
95.97 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Stockbridge
GA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Jackson
28.1 mi
00h 31m
To Brookhaven
31.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brookwood Avenue

    27 m · 2 sec · Brookwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Brookwood Avenue

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Brookwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    3160 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North

    1473 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  13. 13

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
38.3 mi · 64%
Brookwood Avenue
10.3 mi · 17%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
1.47 mi · 2%
Buford-Spring Connector
1.36 mi · 2%
Buford Highway
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 31m from Jackson
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Jackson and 31.4 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 44.52 mi (71.64 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Population5,332
Coordinates33.2945700, -83.9660200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-83.966015, 33.294415)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.97 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.72
4.22 gal · 15.94 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.36 $16.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.35 $18.69
Premium $4.78 $10.08 $20.16
Diesel $5.62 $11.87 $23.73

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 Jackson and Brookhaven. The current time is 22:48:58.

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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.