Origin
DeKalb County, GA
Morning in DeKalb County on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DeKalb County, 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
25m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeKalb County, GA
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Dunwoody, GA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 15.7-mile drive from DeKalb County to Dunwoody, GA, is a quick 25-minute trip perfect for a single day. With no highway driving and a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical option. You'll navigate primarily along local roads like Chamblee Dunwoody Road and North Shallowford Road, making it a less about speed and more about reaching your destination efficiently within the Southeast region. This is a short enough excursion that an overnight stay isn't necessary, offering flexibility in your day's plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Shallowford Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Durham Park Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cotillion Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Camp Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kensington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeKalb County, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on Durham Park Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durham Park Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kensington Road
3
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Camp Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Camp Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Camp Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Camp Road
6
Turn right onto GA 10
227 ft
·
3 sec
·
Memorial Drive
7
Continue on GA 10
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Memorial Drive
8
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 North
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 285
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Continue on Cotillion Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cotillion Drive
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Shallowford Road
13
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
404 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Way
14
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
15
Turn left
90 ft
·
2 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GA 10 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto GA 10 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 285 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 North
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge onto I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~17m 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...
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
6:23 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
1 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
25m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 15.7-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 10.3 miles along the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, which will likely feel more like a busy arterial road than a true highway. The route transitions between various local streets, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed as you make your way through suburban Georgia. This isn't a route for cruising; it's about direct navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near GA 10 / Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (GA 10 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.4 miles (GA 10 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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