If you are planning a trip from Brookhaven to Cedartown, expect a manageable 66-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip, allowing you to reach your destination and return without needing an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of roughly $11, making it a very cost-effective excursion through the Southeast. By utilizing a mix of local roads and highways, you will navigate through the heart of Georgia with relative ease. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it an accessible option for any weekend traveler.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33 miles from Brookhaven, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Rockmart Highway
10.7 mi
13m
Nathan Dean Parkway
10.2 mi
12m
Dallas Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.9 mi
8m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.4 mi
6m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.8 mi
5m
Charles Hardy Parkway
3 mi
4m
Whitlock Avenue Northwest
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Rockmart Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Cedartown, 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
0.4 mi·51 sec·Peachtree Road Northeast
5
Turn left onto Osborne Road Northeast
1.2 mi·2 min·Osborne Road Northeast
6
Enter roundabout onto Windsor Parkway Northeast
152 ft·4 sec·Windsor Parkway Northeast
7
Continue on Windsor Parkway Northeast
1.1 mi·2 min·Windsor Parkway Northeast
8
Turn right onto Northland Drive Northeast
1.0 mi·1 min·Northland Drive Northeast
9
Turn slight right onto High Point Road Northeast
0.6 mi·1 min·High Point Road Northeast
10
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
0.2 mi·27 sec·Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
11
Turn left onto Glenridge Connector
0.2 mi·36 sec·Glenridge Connector
12
Continue on Glenridge Drive Northeast
371 ft·10 sec·Glenridge Drive Northeast
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 285 West
14
Merge onto I 285
5.4 mi·6 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·27 sec
Exit 20Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 75
4.8 mi·5 min·Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
Exit 265Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
2.3 mi·4 min·North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Take the exit onto GA 120 Alternate
249 ft·6 sec·GA 120 Alternate
22
Merge onto GA 120
2.9 mi·5 min·Whitlock Avenue Northwest
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on GA 120
0.2 mi·20 sec·Dallas Highway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 120
7.2 mi·11 min·Dallas Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Continue on GA 120
3.0 mi·4 min·Charles Hardy Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Continue on GA 120; GA 360
1.1 mi·1 min·Marietta Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Turn right onto US 278; GA 6; GA 120
0.9 mi·1 min·Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
28
Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120
5.9 mi·8 min·Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Continue on US 278; GA 6
4.3 mi·4 min·Rockmart Highway
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on US 278; GA 6
10 mi·12 min·Nathan Dean Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
31
Continue on US 278; GA 6
2.8 mi·3 min·Cedartown Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
32
Continue on US 278; GA 6
6.4 mi·8 min·Rockmart Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
33
Continue on East Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·East Avenue
34
At end of road, turn left onto South College Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·South College Street
35
Turn left onto West Avenue
238 ft·5 sec·West Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
West Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 36-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since there are no designated stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the drive in one push if you prefer. However, keeping your $11 fuel estimate in mind, it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Brookhaven to avoid unnecessary refueling stops along the way. Pay close attention to your speed as you transition off the Nathan Dean Parkway, as road character changes frequently throughout the 66-mile route. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on a smooth, stress-free arrival at your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33 miles from Brookhaven, GA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedartown, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookhaven, GA
This is one driving day of about 66 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Brookhaven, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Rockmart Highway for about 10.7 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.5 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
10.9 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
11.8 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
7
16.9 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
6
22.7 mi into trip|~36m in|GA 120 / Dallas Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 120 / Dallas Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$11.28
$22.57
premium
$4.70
$12.22
$24.43
diesel
$5.61
$14.57
$29.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.8
0
$6.93
$3.17
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.77
$2.64
EV Truck/SUV
26.4
0
$9.24
$4.22
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cedartown, GA
Night
in Cedartown on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
California, GA
33 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the journey engaging rather than monotonous. You will spend about 35% of your time on highways like the Dallas Highway and Nathan Dean Parkway, balancing faster stretches with more local roadway navigation. One of the most consistent portions of the drive is the 10.7-mile stretch along the Rockmart Highway, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. As you move away from the Brookhaven area, the road transitions through varied traffic patterns, requiring you to stay alert as you shift between major thoroughfares and secondary paths. The combination of these road types ensures that the 66-mile trip feels dynamic as you make your way toward Cedartown.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Rockmart Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookhaven, GA and Cedartown, GA, road signs point toward Marietta and Chattanooga.
Marietta
10.5 mi in|~17m
Chattanooga
10.5 mi in|~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Rockmart Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Cedartown, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cedartown, GA before heading back.
