How far is Tifton, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Tifton, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.25 mi
03h 01m
Flight
173.26 mi
278.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.26 mi
Kilometers
278.84 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.25 mi
Kilometers
307.79 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Tifton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tifton
2026-04-22T22:47
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tifton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Tifton
94.8 mi
01h 30m
To Brookhaven
96.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Tifton and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street East

    42 m · 8 sec · 5th Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1068 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Love Avenue

    129 m · 18 sec · Love Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1345 ft · 29 sec · East 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 41 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  15. 15

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  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 Tifton 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 41 North
93 mi · 49%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 34%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 12%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 1%
Northeast Expressway
1.47 mi · 1%
Buford-Spring Connector
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 41 North

Take the ramp right

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
173.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 30m from Tifton
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tifton 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 Tifton to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Tifton and 96.4 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tifton and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 173.26 mi (278.84 km).

Tifton

#1 Tifton

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

Population17,031
Coordinates31.4504600, -83.5085000
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-83.508552, 31.450607)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.55 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
13.5 gal · 51.1 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.74 $53.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.90 $59.79
Premium $4.78 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.62 $37.96 $75.92

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 Tifton and Brookhaven. The current time is 22:47:35.

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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.