Origin
Villa Rica, GA
Late night in Villa Rica on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Villa Rica, GA to Brookhaven, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Villa Rica, GA
Giorgi Gobadze
Brookhaven, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 43.1-mile drive from Villa Rica, GA to Brookhaven, GA is easily manageable in just 57 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route relies heavily on major highways, with 73% of it being on freeways, so expect a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this short journey through the Southeast region is a convenient option for a quick transfer or a day out. No overnight stays are necessary, and with no planned stops, you can focus on reaching your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 30.1 mi | 34m |
| Downtown Connector | 3.3 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 |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Montgomery Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Murphy Freeway
— 30.1 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villa Rica, GA and Brookhaven, GA.
1
Start on Temple Street
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Temple Street
2
Turn right onto North Carroll Road
222 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Carroll Road
3
Turn left onto US 78; GA 8
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Montgomery Street
4
Continue on US 78; GA 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 245
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Liberty Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 20 East, GA 8
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 20
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 57
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 75; I 85
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 86
Toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto GA 13
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford-Spring Connector
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on GA 13
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Highway
16
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
17
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.
18
Turn slight right onto GA 141
427 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
19
Turn right
139 ft
·
12 sec
20
Turn right
63 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn left
347 ft
·
25 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Villa Rica, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 41.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 East, GA 8
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 20 East, GA 8
8
32.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
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 57
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85...
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Gre...
7
38 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
7
41.4 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$6.74 one way
$13.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
23 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
57m 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?
Your drive will primarily consist of highway travel, with a significant 73% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.1 miles on the Tom Murphy Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The journey incorporates key roads like the Tom Murphy Freeway, Downtown Connector, and North Druid Hills Road Northeast, indicating a transition from broader highway systems to more localized roads as you approach Brookhaven. This profile suggests a drive that is largely efficient and direct, with the latter part potentially involving more urban traffic.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 mi on Tom Murphy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Murphy Freeway and Downtown Connector. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 43.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Villa Rica, GA and Brookhaven, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Macon and Montgomery.
Greenville
32.2 mi in
|
~38m
Macon
32.2 mi in
|
~38m
Montgomery
32.2 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 30.1 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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