Origin
Auburn, GA
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, 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
47m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, GA
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Dunwoody, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Auburn to Dunwoody, you are looking at a straightforward 33.3-mile journey across Georgia. You can easily complete this drive in about 47 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for commuters or weekend travelers alike. Since both locations are situated in the Southeast, you will remain within the same regional landscape throughout your travel. Because of the manageable distance and time commitment, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging, allowing you maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| I 85 | 9 mi | 9m |
| Winder Highway | 4 mi | 6m |
| Atlanta Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Shallowford Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Cotillion Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 10.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
83 ft
·
11 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road
302 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mount Moriah Road
3
Turn right onto GA 8
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlanta Highway
4
Continue on US 29 Business; GA 8
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Winder Highway
5
Turn right onto GA 316; US 29; GA 8
10 mi
·
14 min
·
University Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 South: Atlanta
7
Merge onto I 85
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 95B
Toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 285
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 30
Toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Cotillion Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cotillion Drive
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Shallowford Road
14
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
404 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Way
15
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
16
Turn left
90 ft
·
2 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Auburn, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mount Moriah Road
Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road
Navigation decision point
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 South: Atlanta
8
26.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
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 95B
Toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingh...
8
27.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
8
30.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
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 30
Toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Dunwoody on Sunday
Local time
12:24 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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 mixed-profile drive transitions through a variety of road types, with about 58% of your time spent on highways. You will navigate a combination of Winder Highway and I-85, which helps you cover the distance efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.3-mile segment along University Parkway. Expect the driving experience to shift from local roads to faster interstate speeds as you progress toward your destination. It is a functional, no-nonsense route that balances local road navigation with the steady pace of an interstate transit.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on University Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mount Moriah Road.
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 12 decision points packed into just 33.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mount Moriah Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Auburn, GA to Dunwoody, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
Birmingham
26.7 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on University 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: near the start (Mount Moriah Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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