How far is North Decatur, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from North Decatur, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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
6.32 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.1 mi
8.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.1 mi
Kilometers
8.2 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.32 mi
Kilometers
10.17 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in North Decatur
Sun, Apr 19, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Decatur
2026-04-19T22:30
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Decatur
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
North Druid Hills
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From North Decatur
3.2 mi
00h 07m
To Brookhaven
3.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Decatur and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on North Decatur Road

    36 m · 7 sec · North Decatur Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clairmont Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Clairmont Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I-85 Access Road

    804 ft · 18 sec · I-85 Access Road

  4. 4

    Continue on I-85 Access Road

    1387 ft · 29 sec · I-85 Access Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Briarwood Road Northeast

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Druid Hills Road

    1897 ft · 48 sec · North Druid Hills Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Decatur 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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
174.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clairmont Road
3.79 mi · 60%
Briarwood Road Northeast
1.54 mi · 24%
I-85 Access Road
0.42 mi · 7%
North Druid Hills Road
0.36 mi · 6%
Peachtree Road Northeast
0.08 mi · 1%
North Decatur Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Clairmont Road

Turn right onto Clairmont Road

3.79 mi · 00h 06m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Druid Hills
00h 07m from North Decatur
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Decatur to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

North Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from North Decatur and 3.2 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near North Druid Hills

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 North Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 7.4 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 7.4 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 14.8 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 North Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

8 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Decatur and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 5.1 mi (8.2 km).

North Decatur

#1 North Decatur

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

Population16,698
Coordinates33.7903800, -84.3060300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: North Decatur Road (-84.306036, 33.790276)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.84 L · about $0.87
Round trip
$1.74
0.44 gal · 1.68 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.87 $1.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.97 $1.95
Premium $4.78 $1.05 $2.10
Diesel $5.62 $1.24 $2.47

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between North Decatur and Brookhaven. The current time is 22:30:00.

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.