What day trips can I take from Brookhaven?

Good day trips from Brookhaven (roughly under 100 miles) include Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Smyrna, Johns Creek — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Brookhaven?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Brookhaven, consider Columbus — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Brookhaven to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Brookhaven

Cities near Brookhaven, Georgia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Smyrna. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Brookhaven, Georgia is Sandy Springs, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Sandy Springs	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Atlanta	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Smyrna	10 mi / 16 km	34 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Johns Creek	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Stonecrest	16 mi / 25 km	30 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Athens	56 mi / 90 km	1 hr 40 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Macon	81 mi / 131 km	1 hr 53 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Warner Robins	95 mi / 153 km	2 hr 13 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
East Chattanooga	98 mi / 158 km	2 hr 17 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Columbus	104 mi / 167 km	2 hr 24 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight

Day trips from Brookhaven

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Smyrna, Johns Creek, Stonecrest. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Brookhaven

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Columbus. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Brookhaven include Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Smyrna, Johns Creek, Stonecrest. The closest is Sandy Springs, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Brookhaven

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