Brookhaven, GA to Adel, GA is 213.1 miles and takes about 4h via Fall Line Freeway and I 75, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. You'll likely find it a practical choice for getting from one part of the state to another without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.5 miles from Brookhaven, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
116.3 mi
2h 4m
I 75
64.8 mi
1h 11m
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi
17m
Downtown Connector
5 mi
6m
James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
3m
North Druid Hills Road
1.9 mi
3m
Buford-Spring Connector
1.8 mi
2m
Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 116.3 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Adel, GA.
1
Start on this road
397 ft·34 sec·this road
2
Turn left
63 ft·9 sec
3
Turn left
139 ft·12 sec
4
Turn right onto GA 141
432 ft·10 sec·Peachtree Road Northeast
5
Turn right onto Dresden Drive Northeast
195 ft·10 sec·Dresden Drive Northeast
6
Take the ramp
176 ft·12 sec
7
Turn sharp left onto GA 141
0.2 mi·25 sec·Peachtree Road Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
1.9 mi·3 min·North Druid Hills Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto GA 13
1.2 mi·2 min·Buford Highway
10
Continue on GA 13
1.8 mi·2 min·Buford-Spring Connector
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 85
1.2 mi·1 min·Northeast Expressway
13
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.0 mi·6 min·Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi·3 min·James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
65 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177Toward I 475 South: ValdostaUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
116 mi·2 hr 4 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 39Toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
217 ft·7 sec
Toward GA 37 East: Adel, NashvilleUse the left lane.
20
Turn slight left onto GA 37
1.0 mi·2 min·West 4th Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto North Burwell Avenue
151 ft·8 sec·North Burwell Avenue
22
Turn right
109 ft·8 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, leaving Brookhaven in the morning is ideal, allowing you to reach Adel with plenty of daylight. The drive is well within the limits for a single-day trip, so you have flexibility in your departure time. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make a brief pause or drive straight through. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 116.3-mile stretch on the Fall Line Freeway, as services might be more spaced out there compared to the I 75 corridor.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.5 miles from Brookhaven, GA, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.5 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adel, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookhaven, GA
This is one driving day of about 213.1 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Brookhaven, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Fall Line Freeway for about 116.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 212 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast
Turn sharp left onto GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14.4 mi into trip|~23m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
79.2 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
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211.6 mi into trip|~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville
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212 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.32 one way
$66.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$36.44
$72.87
premium
$4.70
$39.44
$78.88
diesel
$5.61
$47.05
$94.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.9
0
$22.38
$10.23
Efficient EV
53.3
0
$18.65
$8.52
EV Truck/SUV
85.2
1
$29.83
$13.64
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Night
in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Adel, GA
Night
in Adel on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
107 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 88.2
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 87% of the drive on freeways. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 116.3 miles on the Fall Line Freeway before transitioning to I 75. Expect a more rural cruising feel for much of the trip, with exits becoming less frequent on the longer freeway segments. The final leg on Larry Justice Highway will likely feel more like a surface road transition.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.3 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 213.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 213.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.3 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 30 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Adel, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Road Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Adel, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
