How far is Tucker, GA from Brookhaven, GA?
The driving distance from Tucker, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tucker and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucker and Brookhaven.
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Start on Fellowship Road
20 m · 11 sec · Fellowship Road
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Turn left onto Lavista Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lavista Road
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Turn right onto Briarcliff Road Northeast
1145 ft · 27 sec · Briarcliff Road Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Briarcliff Road Northeast
4.1 mi · 8 min · Briarcliff Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Clairmont Road Northeast
1353 ft · 31 sec · Clairmont Road Northeast
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Turn left onto I-85 Access Road
804 ft · 18 sec · I-85 Access Road
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Continue on I-85 Access Road
1387 ft · 29 sec · I-85 Access Road
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Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast
1.5 mi · 4 min · Briarwood Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Druid Hills Road
1897 ft · 48 sec · North Druid Hills Road
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Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
130 m · 12 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn right
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
106 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucker and Brookhaven.
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.
Briarcliff Road Northeast
Keep slight left to continue on Briarcliff Road Northeast
4.09 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tucker and Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tucker to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
North Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Tucker and 7.9 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucker and Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near North Druid Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Druid Hills.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tucker and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 7.06 mi (11.37 km).
#1 Tucker
Census-designated place, Georgia, USA
| Population | 36,857 |
| Coordinates | 33.8545500, -84.2171400 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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