How far is Snellville, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Snellville, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.94 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.38 mi
29.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.38 mi
Kilometers
29.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.94 mi
Kilometers
36.92 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Snellville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snellville
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Snellville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tucker
GA

Census-designated place, Georgia, USA

From Snellville
11.4 mi
00h 18m
To Brookhaven
11.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Highway

    27 m · 4 sec · Scenic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    75 m · 14 sec · Scenic Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    48 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rawlins Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Rawlins Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 78 West, GA 10 West: Stone Mountain

    969 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on Stone Mountain Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Stone Mountain Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Stone Mountain Freeway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Druid Hills Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    63 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clairmont Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I-85 Access Road

    804 ft · 18 sec · I-85 Access Road

  15. 15

    Continue on I-85 Access Road

    1387 ft · 29 sec · I-85 Access Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Briarwood Road Northeast

  17. 17

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

    1897 ft · 48 sec · North Druid Hills Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snellville and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stone Mountain Freeway
9.68 mi · 42%
Stone Mountain Highway
4.88 mi · 21%
North Druid Hills Road
2.53 mi · 11%
Clairmont Road
2.1 mi · 9%
Briarwood Road Northeast
1.54 mi · 7%
Main Street West
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Stone Mountain Freeway

Continue on Stone Mountain Freeway

9.68 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tucker
00h 18m from Snellville
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Snellville 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 Snellville to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 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?

Tucker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Snellville and 11.5 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tucker

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tucker and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.5 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

115 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snellville and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 18.38 mi (29.58 km).

Snellville

#1 Snellville

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population20,185
Coordinates33.8573300, -84.0199100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Pate Street (-84.019715, 33.857348)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $4.78 $3.87 $7.74
Diesel $5.62 $4.56 $9.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Snellville and Brookhaven. The current time is 23:38:32.

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.