Origin
Atlanta, GA
Morning in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Dunwoody, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
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Dunwoody, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Atlanta to Dunwoody, you are looking at a brief 16.5-mile journey that typically takes about 24 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, making it an easy commute or a simple afternoon outing. You will navigate through the Southeast region, relying primarily on the Downtown Connector and the Northeast Expressway to bridge the gap between these two Georgia cities. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route that requires zero mandatory stops. It is a straightforward, no-fuss drive that serves as a practical connection for anyone moving between the heart of the city and its northern suburbs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Mount Vernon Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Abernathy Road Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
2
Turn slight right
156 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
257 ft
·
7 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North
6
Merge onto I 75; I 85
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
8
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on GA 400
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
314 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Dunwoody
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Abernathy Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Vernon Road
15
Turn sharp left
90 ft
·
2 sec
16
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, I 85 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
9
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs
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.
Toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dunwoody
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Dunwoody
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Dunwoody, GA
Morning in Dunwoody on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
24m 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 trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 62% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will start by navigating T Harvey Mathis Parkway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the route at 7.1 miles. The personality of this drive is functional and efficient rather than scenic, characterized by the steady flow of metropolitan interstate traffic. As you transition from the city center onto the Northeast Expressway, expect a consistent pace that keeps you moving toward your destination without the need for technical maneuvering. It is a utilitarian experience designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on T Harvey Mathis Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on T Harvey Mathis Parkway and Downtown Connector. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 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 11 decision points packed into just 16.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.2 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): 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 Atlanta, GA and Dunwoody, GA, road signs point toward Cumming and Sandy Springs.
Cumming
6.2 mi in
|
~8m
|
via GA 400
Sandy Springs
13.8 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in Atlanta, GA
Full guide →Atlanta is the vanguard of the New South, with the charm and elegance of the Old. It's a city that balances southern traditions with sleek modernism, and southern hospitality with three skylines and the world’s busiest airport. It's a city that has been burnt to the ground and built back up; seen the horrors of war; felt the pain of droughts and floods; and given birth to Martin Luther King, Jr., the greatest figure of the civil rights movement. Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia.
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 24m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on T Harvey Mathis Parkway. 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 Dunwoody, 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 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.2 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dunwoody, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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