Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Sylvester, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
182.1 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
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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Sylvester, GA
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Trip Overview
This 182.1-mile journey from Brookhaven, Georgia, to Sylvester, Georgia, will take you approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $29, this drive is easily manageable as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route is characterized by its frequent turns and local road navigation, offering a more engaged driving experience than a typical highway cruise. You'll spend your entire drive within the Southeast region, staying within the state of Georgia. This trip is best suited for those who prefer a hands-on approach to their navigation and don't mind a bit of a turn-heavy drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.1 miles from Brookhaven, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 64.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 56.9 mi | 1h |
| GA 33 | 26.9 mi | 37m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Sylvester, 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 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto GA 300
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
21
Keep slight left at fork
73 ft
·
2 sec
Toward US 41 South: Tifton
22
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; GA 7
23
Turn straight onto GA 33
26 mi
·
36 min
·
GA 33
24
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 33
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 33
25
Turn right onto US 82; GA 112; GA 520
451 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right
114 ft
·
8 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 35-minute duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 182.1-mile drive, consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for navigation and a single stop if needed. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, planning around this budget is straightforward. Because this is a local drive with no significant highway stretches, pay close attention to your GPS and road signs, especially as you transition between the main named roads like Peachtree Road Northeast, Dresden Drive Northeast, and North Druid Hills Road. Being flexible with your timing will be beneficial due to the potentially varied traffic conditions on local roads.
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 91.1 miles from Brookhaven, GA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 40 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.1 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sylvester, 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 182.1 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 I 75 for about 64.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.1 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 154.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.3 mi into trip
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~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
8
152.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
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 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
6
154.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 South: Tifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 41 South: Tifton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.48 one way
$56.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.70 | $67.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.21 | $80.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.12 | $8.74 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.93 | $7.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.49 | $11.65 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Sylvester, GA
Late night in Sylvester on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
91 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
26 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
3h 35m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 12.6
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 94.2
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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,...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
$5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a decidedly local feel on this route, with a 0% highway share meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the full 182.1 miles. The drive is described as 'turn-heavy,' so be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting a continuous series of turns and road changes rather than long, straight segments. You'll primarily be on roads like Peachtree Road Northeast, Dresden Drive Northeast, and North Druid Hills Road, indicating a journey through established communities and potentially busier local thoroughfares.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Fall Line Freeway. 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 Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 182.1 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.
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 Sylvester, GA, road signs point toward Albany and Tifton.
Albany
152.2 mi in
|
~2h 53m
Tifton
153.9 mi in
|
~2h 55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 182.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Sylvester, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Sylvester, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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