Origin
Duluth, GA
Late night in Duluth on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duluth, GA to Dunwoody, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 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 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.
Duluth, GA
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Dunwoody, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Duluth to Dunwoody, you are facing a short 14.6-mile trek that connects two key areas in the Southeast. Expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you will not encounter any highway stretches, keeping your fuel costs to a budget-friendly $2. The journey is straightforward and efficient, serving as a practical connection between these Georgia communities. Since the entire drive takes less than half an hour, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Buford Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Spalding Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Berkeley Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dunwoody Club Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Lawrenceville Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duluth, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
43 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 120
453 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Lawrenceville Street
3
Turn right onto US 23; GA 13
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Buford Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Berkeley Lake Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
7
Continue on GA 140
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
8
Turn left onto Spalding Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Spalding Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Turn slight left onto Mount Vernon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Road
10
Turn right onto Dunwoody Club Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Dunwoody Club Drive
11
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Vernon Road
12
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
120 / West Lawrenceville Street
Turn right onto 120 / West Lawrenceville Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Turn right onto US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Berkeley Lake Road
Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Spalding Drive
Turn left onto Spalding Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 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 | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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
Late night in Dunwoody on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
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 defined as a turn-heavy local drive, so stay alert as you navigate the transition between Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Mount Vernon Road, and Buford Highway. You will find no highway segments here, meaning the pace remains steady rather than fast-paced. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, spanning 4.5 miles before you need to adjust your path. Because the route is entirely local, the experience is more about maneuvering through intersections than cruising at high speeds. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that demands your attention to turns throughout the journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 120 / West Lawrenceville Street.
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 14.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (120 / West Lawrenceville Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (North Berkeley Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Duluth, GA
Full guide →Duluth is a suburb of Metro Atlanta. It is a medium-sized railway town historically called Howell's Crossing.
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: 14.6 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 (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 4.5 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. 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: near the start (120 / West Lawrenceville Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (North Berkeley Lake Road): 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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