How far is Thomasville, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.17 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.15 mi
17.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.15 mi
Kilometers
17.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.17 mi
Kilometers
26.03 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
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
Atlanta
GA

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

From Thomasville
7.2 mi
00h 13m
To Brookhaven
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moreland Avenue Southeast

    2577 ft · 57 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McDonough Boulevard Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McDonough Boulevard Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boulevard Southeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Boulevard Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Boulevard Northeast

    1221 ft · 36 sec · Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Irwin Street Northeast

    1766 ft · 53 sec · Irwin Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville

    890 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Connector

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  11. 11

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomasville 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boulevard Southeast
2.86 mi · 18%
Downtown Connector
2.37 mi · 15%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 12%
Northeast Expressway
1.47 mi · 9%
Buford-Spring Connector
1.36 mi · 8%
McDonough Boulevard Southeast
1.32 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Boulevard Southeast

Turn right onto Boulevard Southeast

2.86 mi · 00h 05m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 13m from Thomasville
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Thomasville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Thomasville and 8.9 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Thomasville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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 Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 2.3 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 2.3 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 11.15 mi (17.94 km).

Thomasville

#1 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population18,493
Coordinates33.6973300, -84.3496500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Moreland Avenue Southeast (-84.349633, 33.697329)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.52
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.26 $4.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.52 $5.05
Premium $4.78 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.62 $3.21 $6.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomasville and Brookhaven. The current time is 03:21:26.

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.