Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newnan, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Newnan, GA to Brookhaven, GA is 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m via I 85 and Bullsboro Drive/North Druid Hills Road NE, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Georgia. The majority of this drive is on the interstate, making it a straightforward connection between two points. It's a short enough haul that you can easily make it in one go, especially with most of it on the highway.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 37 mi | 43m |
| Bullsboro Drive | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
| Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
Start on US 29; GA 14
Turn left onto GA 34
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16; GA 34
Continue on GA 34
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
Take the exit
Merge onto GA 13
Continue on GA 13
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Keep slight right at fork onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Turn slight right onto GA 141
Turn right
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Newnan, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 46.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$7.57 one way
$15.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Newnan on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 20 at 2:36AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Late night in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 20 at 2:36AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
62°F
College Park, GA
24 mi in
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 mostly highway, with 79% of the 48.4 miles spent on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 37 miles on I 85. After the interstate portion, you'll transition to surface roads like Bullsboro Drive and North Druid Hills Road Northeast. Expect a significant number of exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Bullsboro Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.4 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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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