Origin
Dunwoody, GA
Late night in Dunwoody on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Acworth, 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
39m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunwoody, GA
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Acworth, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Dunwoody to Acworth, you can expect a straightforward 30.3-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate via a combination of local roads, including Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, the Atlanta Bypass, and the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this route is an efficient way to traverse this part of Georgia. Since both towns are located within the Southeast, the transit is familiar and manageable for local commuters or weekend travelers alike.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Cowan Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cherokee Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
— 16.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Acworth, GA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
422 ft
·
15 sec
3
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mount Vernon Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 285 West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
414 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 285 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 285
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 75
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 277
Toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
104 ft
·
4 sec
Toward GA 92 South: Acworth, CCT Park&Ride Lot
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto GA 92
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cherokee Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Cowan Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 West
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Acworth, GA
Late night in Acworth on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 30.3-mile trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will find that the route features a 0% highway share, placing the focus on navigating local infrastructure rather than sustained cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 16.9-mile segment on the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. Expect a driving experience that requires your full attention due to the frequent turns and urban transition. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that connects these two Georgia hubs without the monotony of a long-distance highway slog.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
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 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: 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 Dunwoody, GA and Acworth, GA, road signs point toward Marietta, Chattanooga, Kennesaw, Woodstock and Cct Park&Ride Lot.
Marietta
9.1 mi in
|
~12m
Chattanooga
9.1 mi in
|
~12m
Kennesaw
18.9 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 75
Woodstock
27.6 mi in
|
~34m
Cct Park&Ride Lot
27.9 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. 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 Acworth, 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 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Acworth, 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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