Origin
Hampton, GA
Late night in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, 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
57m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, GA
Jan van der Wolf
Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
This 38.5-mile drive from Hampton, GA to Brookhaven, GA is a manageable trip, typically taking around 57 minutes. With a highway share of 75%, expect a primarily highway-focused experience. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a low $6, making it an economical option. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be navigating familiar territory throughout this quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 14.8 mi | 18m |
| US 19 | 12.6 mi | 19m |
| Bear Creek Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Druid Hills Road Northeast | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Expressway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Buford-Spring Connector | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Buford Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Woolsey Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 14.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on East Main Street North
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street North
2
Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on Woolsey Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woolsey Road
5
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Creek Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 19; US 41; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Tara Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tara Boulevard
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 86
Toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto GA 13
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford-Spring Connector
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on GA 13
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Highway
14
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Toward North Druid Hills Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto GA 141
427 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
17
Turn right
139 ft
·
12 sec
18
Turn right
63 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn left
347 ft
·
25 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Hampton, 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 16.3 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North
6
31.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
7
33.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 86
Toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
36.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Keep slight right at fork onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast toward North Druid Hills Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Druid Hills Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
19 mi in
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
3 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
57m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.8 miles on I 75, offering a consistent pace. The main roads include I 75, US 19, and Bear Creek Boulevard, suggesting a transition from interstate speeds to more managed arterial roads as you approach your destination. Expect a smooth, efficient journey with minimal interruptions, prioritizing getting you to Brookhaven quickly.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on I 75. 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 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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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