Origin
Thomasville, GA
Morning in Thomasville on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thomasville, 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
25m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thomasville, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Trip Overview
This 14.4-mile journey from Thomasville, GA to Brookhaven, GA is a quick 25-minute drive, making it an ideal option for a single-day trip. You'll navigate through the Southeast region of Georgia, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $2. The route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a highway. With no recommended stops and a short duration, this trip is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Southeast | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Connector | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Druid Hills Road Northeast | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Expressway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Buford-Spring Connector | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| McDonough Boulevard Southeast | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Buford Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Moreland Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Boulevard Southeast
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on US 23; GA 42
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Moreland Avenue Southeast
2
Turn left onto GA 42 Spur
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
McDonough Boulevard Southeast
3
Turn right onto Boulevard Southeast
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Boulevard Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on Boulevard Northeast
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Boulevard Northeast
5
Turn left onto Irwin Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Irwin Street Northeast
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
7
Merge onto I 75; I 85
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 86
Toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto GA 13
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford-Spring Connector
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on GA 13
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Highway
12
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
13
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.
14
Turn slight right onto GA 141
427 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
15
Turn right
139 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn right
63 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn left
347 ft
·
25 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Gre...
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:24 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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 local drive with a 'turn-heavy' profile, meaning your steering wheel will get a good workout. Only 10% of this route is on highways, so most of your time will be spent on city streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles along Boulevard Southeast. This suggests a dynamic driving experience, transitioning through different neighborhoods and potentially varying speed limits as you make your way toward Brookhaven.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Boulevard Southeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.2 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 Thomasville, GA to Brookhaven, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
5.2 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting in Thomasville, GA
Full guide →Thomasville is a city in Georgia's Plantation Midlands region.
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 25m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Boulevard Southeast. 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 5.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.2 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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