Dunwoody, GA Road Trips
Dunwoody, GA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 252 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Dunwoody, GA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
260.2 mi
Hinesville, GA
Quickest Drive
4h 5m
Minnesota, GA
Plan Around Dunwoody, GA
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Trips from Dunwoody, GA
Driving from Dunwoody, GA
The typical drive from Dunwoody, GA covers about 252 miles and takes around 5h 3m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 260 miles (5h 8m), while the shortest is just 247 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Dunwoody, GA include Hinesville, GA (260.2 mi, 5h 8m), Jesup, GA (249.1 mi, 5h 6m), and Cairo, GA (246.8 mi, 4h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in GA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 252-mile trip from Dunwoody, GA, budget about $39 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Dunwoody, GA and 2 routes heading into Dunwoody, GA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 247 to 260 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dunwoody, GA covers 260 miles and takes approximately 5h 8m. Shorter options start at just 247 miles.
The average route from Dunwoody, GA runs about 252 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 252-mile trip from Dunwoody, GA costs roughly $39 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dunwoody, GA include Hinesville, GA, Jesup, GA and Cairo, GA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Dunwoody, GA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
51,563
Median Income
$109,116
Median Home Value
$579,400
Median Age
36.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Dunwoody, GA at a Glance
Founded
2008
Elevation
1,129 ft
Area
13 mi²
Notable People from Dunwoody, GA
A sampling of people born in Dunwoody, GA.
Jeff Williams
1986
poker player from America
Alex Caskey
1988
American soccer player
Corey White
1990
American football player
City data from Wikidata (Q1208436), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Dunwoody, GA
Dunwoody is a city in DeKalb County in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Dunwoody is an upper middle class city located in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It is a northern suburb of Atlanta and is known to have good restaurants, good hotels, and low crime.
1 Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, ☏ +1 770-394-3322. 7:00 AM to Sundown. (updated May 2016)
Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, ☏ +1 770-396-1726. (updated May 2016) Dunwoody Butterfly Festival. August 11, 2018, Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive.
Airbnb offers multiple nice low-rise apartments, as well as four bedroom houses for rental.
Just 35 minutes away from the busiest airport in the world, it's no hassle to land at the airport and take a train north to Dunwoody.
Getting around in Dunwoody is near impossible without a car. If you are staying here for the nice hotels and safe neighborhood, commuting downtown is easily doable via MARTA but a car is recommended
Travel tips adapted from Dunwoody on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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