How far is Kennesaw, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Kennesaw, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.37 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.47 mi
31.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.47 mi
Kilometers
31.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.37 mi
Kilometers
45.65 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM EDT
Return by in Kennesaw
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennesaw
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kennesaw
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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Kennesaw
12.2 mi
00h 17m
To Brookhaven
16.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Kennesaw and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

    20 m · 4 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherokee Street Northwest

    545 ft · 17 sec · Cherokee Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Big Shanty Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McCollum Parkway Northwest

    994 ft · 21 sec · McCollum Parkway Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Chastain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chastain Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2276 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Atlanta

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

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

    1136 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest

    3.3 mi · 7 min · West Paces Ferry Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bolling Way Northeast

    118 m · 23 sec · Bolling Way Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennesaw 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
15.5 mi · 55%
West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
3.29 mi · 12%
Peachtree Road Northeast
2.75 mi · 10%
Big Shanty Drive Northwest
1.33 mi · 5%
Chastain Road
0.92 mi · 3%
West Paces Ferry Road
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Atlanta

15.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 17m from Kennesaw
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Kennesaw and 16.2 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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 Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 13.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennesaw and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 19.47 mi (31.33 km).

Kennesaw

#1 Kennesaw

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population34,712
Coordinates34.0234300, -84.6154900
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: J O Stephenson Avenue NorthWest (-84.61549, 34.023479)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.43 $8.86
Premium $4.78 $4.78 $9.56
Diesel $5.62 $5.62 $11.25

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 Kennesaw and Brookhaven. The current time is 20:39:12.

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.