How far is Swainsboro, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Swainsboro, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 187 miles (300.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.95 mi
02h 55m
Flight
145.05 mi
233.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.05 mi
Kilometers
233.43 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.95 mi
Kilometers
300.87 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Swainsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swainsboro
2026-04-16T03:22
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swainsboro
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Swainsboro
93.4 mi
01h 27m
To Brookhaven
93.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I-16 West: Macon

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    76 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Swainsboro 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 46%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
76 mi · 41%
West Street
9.07 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.09 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

76 mi · 01h 21m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
145 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 27m from Swainsboro
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Swainsboro and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187 miles (300.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Swainsboro and 93.6 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 145 miles (233.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.14 one way or $52.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swainsboro and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 145.05 mi (233.43 km).

Swainsboro

#1 Swainsboro

City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

Population7,491
Coordinates32.5973900, -82.3337400
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-82.333813, 32.597488)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
24.97 L · about $26.14
Round trip
$52.29
13.2 gal · 49.94 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.14 $52.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.23 $58.46
Premium $4.78 $31.53 $63.07
Diesel $5.62 $37.12 $74.24

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Swainsboro and Brookhaven. The current time is 03:22:04.

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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.