Origin
Sugar Hill, GA
Morning in Sugar Hill on Friday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sugar Hill, GA to Brookhaven, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugar Hill, GA
Joshua Brown
Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
Sugar Hill, GA to Brookhaven, GA is 30.2 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, and Suwanee Buford Dam Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Georgia. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward option for a quick transit between these two locations. Given the minimal distance and duration, it's an easy same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Briarwood Road Northeast | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| I-85 Access Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Suwanee Buford Dam Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Druid Hills Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Suwanee Dam Road Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 20.3 mi, about 22m
Traffic on I-85
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 148 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~7,550 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~948 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Hill, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on West Broad Street
116 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Broad Street
2
Continue on Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
3
Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Suwanee Buford Dam Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Suwanee Buford Dam Road
5
Continue on Suwanee Dam Road Northwest
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Suwanee Dam Road Northwest
6
Continue on 317
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 85 South
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 85
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 91
Toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto I-85 Access Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I-85 Access Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on I-85 Access Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I-85 Access Road
13
Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Briarwood Road Northeast
14
At end of road, turn right onto North Druid Hills Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Druid Hills Road
15
Turn slight right onto GA 141
427 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
16
Turn right
139 ft
·
12 sec
17
Turn right
63 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn left
347 ft
·
25 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 85 South
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur
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 91
Toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur
5
30.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.25 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.64 | $5.51 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°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
2 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
39m 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 entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local streets for the full 30.2 miles. The drive involves consistent surface road travel, which means you should anticipate frequent intersections and potentially varying traffic patterns as you pass through different areas. Keep an eye out for the transition between different road names, as this indicates shifts in the local infrastructure.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 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 30.2 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 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Sugar Hill, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur along the way.
Decatur
27.4 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Starting in Sugar Hill, GA
Full guide →Arriving in Brookhaven, GA
Full guide →Founded 2012
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 39m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on I 85. 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 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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