How far is Sandersville, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Sandersville, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
138.16 mi
02h 28m
Flight
107.03 mi
172.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.03 mi
Kilometers
172.25 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.16 mi
Kilometers
222.34 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 AM EDT
Return by in Sandersville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandersville
2026-04-18T06:08
Arrive Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandersville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Sandersville
66.5 mi
01h 14m
To Brookhaven
71.6 mi
01h 14m

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
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Sandersville and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandersville and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    32 m · 3 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Harris Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Harris Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Sparta Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Warthen Road

    20.8 mi · 31 min · Warthen Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    85 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jones Street

    3247 ft · 55 sec · Jones Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Greensboro Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    709 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 West: Decatur, Atlanta

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Brook Road, North Druid Hills Road

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Druid Hills Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    63 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Clairmont Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I-85 Access Road

    804 ft · 18 sec · I-85 Access Road

  25. 25

    Continue on I-85 Access Road

    1387 ft · 29 sec · I-85 Access Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Briarwood Road Northeast

  27. 27

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

    1897 ft · 48 sec · North Druid Hills Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  29. 29

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandersville 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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 34%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 17%
Warthen Road
20.8 mi · 15%
Greensboro Highway
20 mi · 15%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.16 mi · 5%
North Druid Hills Road
2.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.6 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 14m from Sandersville
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandersville 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 Sandersville to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Sandersville and 71.6 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smyrna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smyrna.

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandersville and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 107.03 mi (172.25 km).

Sandersville

#1 Sandersville

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,275
Coordinates32.9815400, -82.8101400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-82.810144, 32.981509)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.45 L · about $19.29
Round trip
$38.58
9.74 gal · 36.9 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.29 $38.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.78 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $5.62 $27.39 $54.78

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 Sandersville and Brookhaven. The current time is 06:08:50.

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.