Origin
Dallas, GA
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, GA to Brookhaven, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
Dallas, GA to Brookhaven, GA is 33.6 miles and takes about 1 hour via Macland Road, Windy Hill Road Southwest, and West Paces Ferry Road Northwest, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Southeast region, entirely within Georgia. Expect a route that involves frequent turns as you navigate local roads connecting these two communities. It’s a quick trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Macland Road | 12.1 mi | 19m |
| Windy Hill Road Southwest | 8 mi | 15m |
| West Paces Ferry Road Northwest | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Peachtree Road Northeast | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Merchants Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Horace E Tate Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| East Memorial Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Macland Road
— 12.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on East Griffin Street
76 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Griffin Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto GA 61; GA 6 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
4
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 61; GA 6 Business
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Merchants Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Macland Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Macland Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest
8.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Windy Hill Road Southwest
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 75
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 75
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 255
Toward West Paces Ferry Road, Northside Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto Bolling Way Northeast
387 ft
·
22 sec
·
Bolling Way Northeast
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto GA 141
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
15
Turn right
139 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn right
63 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn left
347 ft
·
25 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Dallas, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward West Paces Ferry Road, Northside Parkway
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 255
Toward West Paces Ferry Road, Northside Parkway
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Bolling Way Northeast
Turn left onto Bolling Way Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Brookhaven, GA
Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
1h 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 route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience, with only a 6% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 12.1 miles on Macland Road. As you progress, you’ll transition from one local road to another, requiring your attention for directional changes. This isn't a high-speed interstate journey; instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience through suburban and local thoroughfares.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Macland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.4 miles (GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Macland Road. 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 Brookhaven, 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 0.4 miles (GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Brookhaven, 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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