How far is Smyrna, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
75.29 mi
01h 15m
Flight
56.68 mi
91.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.68 mi
Kilometers
91.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.29 mi
Kilometers
121.16 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Mon, May 4, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Mon, May 4, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-04T12:14
Arrive Brookhaven
Mon, May 4, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
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
Oxford
GA

City in Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
35.4 mi
00h 37m
To Brookhaven
39.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhead Road

    31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Bypass

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Madison Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

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

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

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

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Druid Hills Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    63 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Clairmont Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-85 Access Road

    804 ft · 18 sec · I-85 Access Road

  16. 16

    Continue on I-85 Access Road

    1387 ft · 29 sec · I-85 Access Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Briarwood Road Northeast

  18. 18

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

    1897 ft · 48 sec · North Druid Hills Road

  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 Smyrna 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 62%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.16 mi · 10%
Madison Bypass
4.21 mi · 6%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 4%
North Druid Hills Road
2.53 mi · 3%
Clairmont Road
2.1 mi · 3%
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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 37m from Smyrna
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Smyrna and 39.9 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oxford, 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 Oxford.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

52 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

74 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

118 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 56.68 mi (91.21 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.07
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.54 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.78 $12.71 $25.42
Diesel $5.62 $14.96 $29.92

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Brookhaven. The current time is 12:14:20.

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.