Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooks, GA
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Briarwood Park, GA
Emilio González
Brooks, GA to Briarwood Park, GA is 15.1 miles and takes about 25m via GA 85, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Georgia, making it an easy local excursion. Given its brevity, this drive is perfect for a quick errand, a short commute, or adding a brief scenic element to a longer day. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning for this straightforward hop.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 85 | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Highway 85 Connector | 4 mi | 7m |
| South Jeff Davis Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Helen Sams Parkway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| GA 92 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Callaway Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Shelby Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Briarwood Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooks, GA and Briarwood Park, GA.
Start on Church Alley
Turn left onto GA 85 CONN
At end of road, turn right onto GA 85
Turn right onto GA 92
Continue on GA 92
Continue on GA 92
Continue on Helen Sams Parkway
At end of road, turn right onto South Jeff Davis Drive
Turn left onto Callaway Road
Turn right onto Shelby Lane
Turn left onto Briarwood Drive
Turn left onto Briarwood Court
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto GA 85 CONN / Highway 85 Connector
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto GA 85
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto South Jeff Davis Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Briarwood Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Briarwood Court
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.64 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brooks on Saturday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 2:21PM EDT until August 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Late night in Briarwood Park on Saturday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 2:21PM EDT until August 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 87% of the 15.1 miles on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on GA 85, covering 7.6 miles. The drive transitions from highway to surface streets on South Jeff Davis Drive, where you'll notice a change in speed and traffic patterns as you approach your destination. Expect a fairly direct path with most of the travel on main arteries.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 85 and Highway 85 Connector. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 85 CONN / Highway 85 Connector.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 85 CONN / Highway 85 Connector): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (GA 85): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (South Jeff Davis Drive): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
334 ft
Total Descent
315 ft
Highest Point
905 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
134 ft
“Hornet's Nest” · Founded 1768
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
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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