How far is Sylvester, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Sylvester, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
186.82 mi
02h 54m
Flight
163.46 mi
263.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.46 mi
Kilometers
263.06 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.82 mi
Kilometers
300.66 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Sylvester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvester
2026-04-23T06:59
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylvester
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 Sylvester
91.2 mi
01h 27m
To Brookhaven
95.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Franklin Street

    138 m · 18 sec · East Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1947 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashburn Highway

    549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto GA 300 North

    2206 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  17. 17

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvester 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 35%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 31%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 14%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 12%
GA 300 North
2.02 mi · 1%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 27m from Sylvester
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sylvester and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 91.2 miles from Sylvester and 95.6 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvester and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 163.46 mi (263.06 km).

Sylvester

#1 Sylvester

Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,690
Coordinates31.5309200, -83.8369300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-83.836947, 31.530601)
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
6.59 gal
24.95 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.21
13.18 gal · 49.9 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.10 $52.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.19 $58.37
Premium $4.78 $31.49 $62.97
Diesel $5.62 $37.06 $74.12

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 Sylvester and Brookhaven. The current time is 06:59:52.

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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.