Origin
College Park, GA
Late night in College Park on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from College Park, 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
37m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, GA
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Dunwoody, GA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 25.3 miles from College Park to Dunwoody, this straightforward trip across Georgia’s Southeast region typically takes about 37 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major thoroughfares, including the Downtown Connector, Main Street, and T Harvey Mathis Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is a budget-friendly transit option for commuters or travelers. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick visit, this route offers a practical connection between these two suburban hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Langford Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on Harvard Avenue
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto GA 154
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Knotts Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward GA 166 East
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto GA 166
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Langford Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
521 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Downtown, Atlanta, Macon, Atlanta Airport
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Downtown Atlanta
8
Merge onto I 75; I 85
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
11
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.
12
Continue on GA 400
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
314 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Dunwoody
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Abernathy Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Vernon Road
18
Turn sharp left
90 ft
·
2 sec
19
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GA 154 / Knotts Avenue
Turn left onto GA 154 / Knotts Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
15 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
23.5 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$3.96 one way
$7.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
12:28 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
4 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
37m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between dense urban traffic and more fluid segments. With a highway share of 53 percent, you will spend roughly half your time on faster-paced roads, while the remainder involves navigating local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.1 miles along T Harvey Mathis Parkway, which provides a brief moment of consistency amidst the changing road types. The overall character of the drive is functional rather than scenic, moving you efficiently through the region. You will notice the rhythm of the trip shift as you move from the initial parkway stretches into the tighter, more localized connections closer to your destination.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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?
10/10
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 US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street.
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 15 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (GA 154 / Knotts Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 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 College Park, GA and Dunwoody, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Macon, Atlanta Airport, Cumming and Sandy Springs.
Atlanta
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Macon
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Atlanta Airport
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Cumming
15 mi in
|
~21m
|
via GA 400
Sandy Springs
22.6 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Starting in College Park, GA
Full guide →College Park is a city of 15,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta.
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 37m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (GA 154 / Knotts Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 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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