How far is Thomaston, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Thomaston, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
74.32 mi
01h 37m
Flight
67.04 mi
107.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.04 mi
Kilometers
107.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.32 mi
Kilometers
119.6 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Thomaston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomaston
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomaston
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
Hampton
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, United States

From Thomaston
37.2 mi
00h 48m
To Brookhaven
37.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Thomaston and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    53 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    88 m · 14 sec · South Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    91 m · 15 sec · West Gordon Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard

    2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  18. 18

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  20. 20

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomaston 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zebulon Road
20.2 mi · 27%
I 75 North
15.5 mi · 21%
North Church Street
15.2 mi · 21%
Griffin Street
2.96 mi · 4%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Church Street

Merge slight left onto North Church Street

14.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampton
00h 48m from Thomaston
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Thomaston and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Thomaston and 37.2 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hampton

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

47 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 67.04 mi (107.89 km).

Thomaston

#1 Thomaston

City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,770
Coordinates32.8881900, -84.3265900
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.326584, 32.887996)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.93 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.76
5.24 gal · 19.86 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.38 $20.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.60 $23.21
Premium $4.78 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.62 $14.73 $29.47

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 Thomaston and Brookhaven. The current time is 01:52:55.

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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.