How far is Richmond Hill, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 260.7 miles (419.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.65 mi
04h 05m
Flight
220.52 mi
354.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.52 mi
Kilometers
354.89 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.65 mi
Kilometers
419.48 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-18T02:23
Arrive Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Richmond Hill
130.2 mi
02h 02m
To Brookhaven
130.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Avenue

    838 ft · 22 sec · Ford Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Ford Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ford Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 95 North: Florence

    7 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Florence

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway

    3014 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 60%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 33%
I 95 North
9.44 mi · 4%
Ford Avenue
2.44 mi · 1%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 1%
Northeast Expressway
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

156 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
02h 02m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 260.7 miles (419.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Richmond Hill and 130.4 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.44 one way or $72.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 220.52 mi (354.89 km).

Richmond Hill

#1 Richmond Hill

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

Population14,408
Coordinates31.9382700, -81.3034400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Ford Avenue (-81.303448, 31.938265)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.82 L · about $36.44
Round trip
$72.88
18.4 gal · 69.64 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.44 $72.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.75 $81.49
Premium $4.78 $43.96 $87.92
Diesel $5.62 $51.74 $103.48

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Brookhaven. The current time is 02:23:30.

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.