How far is Redan, GA from Brookhaven, GA?
The driving distance from Redan, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
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City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redan and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redan and Brookhaven.
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Start on South Deshon Road
67 m · 8 sec · South Deshon Road
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Turn right onto South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
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Turn straight onto Redan Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Redan Road
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Continue on Redan Road
3097 ft · 1 min · Redan Road
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Turn right onto Covington Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway
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Continue on Covington Road
1808 ft · 30 sec · Covington Road
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Continue on North Avondale Plaza
544 ft · 11 sec · North Avondale Plaza
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Continue on North Avondale Road
1850 ft · 39 sec · North Avondale Road
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Continue on East College Avenue
1863 ft · 34 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn right onto Sams Crossing
647 ft · 20 sec · Sams Crossing
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Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Turn right onto Clairemont Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Clairemont Avenue
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Continue on Clairmont Road
4 mi · 6 min · Clairmont Road
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Turn left onto I-85 Access Road
804 ft · 18 sec · I-85 Access Road
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Continue on I-85 Access Road
1387 ft · 29 sec · I-85 Access Road
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Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast
1.5 mi · 4 min · Briarwood Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Druid Hills Road
1897 ft · 48 sec · North Druid Hills Road
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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 Redan 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.
Redan Road
Turn straight onto Redan Road
5.58 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Redan 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 Redan to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Avondale Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Redan and 11.9 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redan and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Avondale Estates
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 Avondale Estates.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redan and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 14.3 mi (23.01 km).
#1 Redan
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 33,015 |
| Coordinates | 33.7453800, -84.1315800 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
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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