Origin
Kennesaw, GA
Late night in Kennesaw on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennesaw, 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
38m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennesaw, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
This 24.5-mile drive from Kennesaw, GA to Brookhaven, GA is a quick trip, estimated to take around 38 minutes. It's a straightforward journey primarily utilizing I-75 and then transitioning to local roads like West Paces Ferry Road Northwest and Peachtree Road Northeast. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, making it an economical option. As you travel within the same state and region (Southeast), expect a familiar driving environment for Georgia.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| West Paces Ferry Road Northwest | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Peachtree Road Northeast | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Big Shanty Drive Northwest | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Chastain Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| McCollum Parkway Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherokee Street Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bolling Way Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 15.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennesaw, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
65 ft
·
4 sec
·
J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
2
Continue on Cherokee Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cherokee Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Shanty Drive Northwest
4
Turn left onto McCollum Parkway Northwest
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
McCollum Parkway Northwest
5
Continue on Chastain Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chastain Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 255
Toward West Paces Ferry Road, Northside Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto Bolling Way Northeast
387 ft
·
22 sec
·
Bolling Way Northeast
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto GA 141
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
12
Turn right
139 ft
·
12 sec
13
Turn right
63 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn left
347 ft
·
25 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
18.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Bolling Way Northeast
Turn left onto Bolling Way Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
2:03 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 is largely highway-focused, with 62% of the drive taking place on major roadways like I-75. You'll experience a solid stretch of uninterrupted driving for up to 15.1 miles on I-75, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you move from the interstate onto West Paces Ferry Road Northwest and then Peachtree Road Northeast, the character of the drive will shift from high-speed highway to more of a local road experience. This transition means you'll likely encounter more traffic signals and varying speed limits as you approach your destination.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and West Paces Ferry Road Northwest. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 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 38m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.1 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 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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