How far is Locust Grove, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Locust Grove, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
47.08 mi
00h 59m
Flight
37.82 mi
60.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.08 mi
Kilometers
75.76 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Locust Grove
2026-04-17T09:51
Arrive Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Locust Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Morrow
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Locust Grove
23.1 mi
00h 29m
To Brookhaven
24 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on North Jackson Street

    28 m · 5 sec · North Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3129 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    3160 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North

    1473 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

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

    22.8 mi · 28 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 Locust Grove 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
38.3 mi · 81%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 4%
Northeast Expressway
1.47 mi · 3%
Buford-Spring Connector
1.36 mi · 3%
Buford Highway
1.19 mi · 3%
Bill Gardner Parkway
0.6 mi · 1%
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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrow
00h 29m from Locust Grove
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Locust Grove and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Locust Grove to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Morrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Locust Grove and 24 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust Grove and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Morrow

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 Morrow and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11.7 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 11.7 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 7.2 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 Morrow.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Locust Grove and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.87 km).

Locust Grove

#1 Locust Grove

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Population9,091
Coordinates33.3459500, -84.1090800
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jackson Street (-84.109075, 33.345923)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.29 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.15
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.58 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.35 $14.70
Premium $4.78 $7.93 $15.86
Diesel $5.62 $9.34 $18.67

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Locust Grove and Brookhaven. The current time is 09:51:57.

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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.