Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Forest Park, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, GA
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Forest Park, GA
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Trip Overview
This 20.8-mile drive from Brookhaven to Forest Park, Georgia, is a straightforward trip that should take about 33 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and the Downtown Connector, making it a familiar interstate experience for many. Since it's a short drive, it's ideal as a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of the US for the entirety of this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| I 75 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Old Dixie Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Druid Hills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Buford-Spring Connector | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Buford Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Downtown Connector
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Forest Park, 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
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 239
Toward US 19, US 41: Central Avenue, C W Grant Parkway, Airport International
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 19, US 41: Central Avenue, Hapeville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
221 ft
·
5 sec
·
Central Avenue
19
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Crown Road Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Dixie Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto GA 331
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Parkway
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto West Street
215 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
West Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
8
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
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 19, US 41: Central Avenue, C W Grant Parkway, Airport International
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 239
Toward US 19, US 41: Central Avenue, C W Grant...
9
17.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19, US 41: Central Avenue, Hapeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 19, US 41: Central Avenue, Hapeville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Forest Park, GA
Late night in Forest Park on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving profile on this trip, with about 33% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles on the Downtown Connector. This drive will likely feel like a combination of busy urban thoroughfares and standard interstate cruising. You'll navigate through sections that feel like typical commuter routes before merging onto faster-paced highway segments.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Downtown Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,019 ft
826 ft
Total Climb
355 ft
Total Descent
339 ft
Highest Point
1,019 ft
~10.4 mi in
Elevation Range
193 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Forest Park, GA, road signs point toward Airport International and Hapeville.
Airport International
16.8 mi in
|
~26m
Hapeville
17.1 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Downtown Connector. 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 Forest Park, 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Forest Park, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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