Origin
Jackson, GA
Night in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, 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 16m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
This 56.3-mile drive from Jackson, GA to Brookhaven, GA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes. The journey primarily utilizes I-75, with portions on Brookwood Avenue and North Druid Hills Road Northeast, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this route is budget-friendly. Given its relatively short distance and efficient main roads, it’s a straightforward option for a quick transition between locations within the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 38 mi | 45m |
| Brookwood Avenue | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| 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 |
| US 23 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bill Gardner Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 38 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on this road
61 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
3
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 42
88 ft
·
2 sec
·
Brookwood Avenue
4
Continue on US 23; GA 42
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Brookwood Avenue
5
Continue on US 23; GA 42
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23; GA 42
6
Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill Gardner Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 75 North
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
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
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Jackson, 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 26.9 and 54.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
6
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
$8.80 one way
$17.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Night in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Lake City, GA
28 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
1h 16m 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?
Expect a highway-centric drive, with 73% of the route on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 38 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is interstate, you'll experience a shift as you transition onto Brookwood Avenue and North Druid Hills Road Northeast towards your destination. This blend suggests a primarily efficient commute with a brief, more local feel at the end.
73% 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: 38 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Brookwood Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.9 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 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 26.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.7 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Jackson, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
Birmingham
26.9 mi in
|
~35m
|
via I 75
About the Cities
Starting in Jackson, GA
Full guide →Jackson is the seat of Butts County in the Classic Heartland of Georgia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 26.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.7 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.1 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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