How far is North Druid Hills, GA from Brookhaven, GA?
The driving distance from North Druid Hills, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Druid Hills and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Druid Hills and Brookhaven.
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Start on the route
76 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Lavista Road Northeast
104 m · 16 sec · Lavista Road Northeast
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Turn sharp left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
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Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn right
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
106 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Druid Hills and Brookhaven.
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.
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Turn sharp left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
2.38 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from North Druid Hills and 2.1 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.59 one way or $1.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Druid Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near North Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Druid Hills and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 3.27 mi (5.26 km).
#1 North Druid Hills
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 18,947 |
| Coordinates | 33.8167700, -84.3132600 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.59 | $1.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.66 | $1.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.84 | $1.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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