Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Morning in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Riverdale, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Riverdale, GA
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Trip Overview
Brookhaven, GA to Riverdale, GA is 23 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Downtown Connector and I-75, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Georgia, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical option for moving between these two Atlanta-area locales without a significant time commitment. The route is mostly highway, making it a quick connection for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| I 75 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| State Route 85 | 3.6 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 |
| 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 Riverdale, 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
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 237A
Toward GA 85 South: Riverdale
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on GA 85
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 85
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto GA 139
186 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left
39 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23 — 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.
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward GA 85 South: Riverdale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 237A
Toward GA 85 South: Riverdale
6
23 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
GA 139 / Main Street
Turn right onto GA 139 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Riverdale, GA
Morning in Riverdale on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
1 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 51% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 5 miles on the Downtown Connector before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a notable amount of merging and traffic as you navigate through urban and suburban areas of Georgia.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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?
7/10
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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 23 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). 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 Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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