Dunwoody, GA to Hinesville, GA is 260.2 miles and takes about 5h 8m via I-75 and I-16, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, moving from the Atlanta metropolitan area southeast towards the coast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's well-suited for a single day of travel. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, making it an efficient way to cover the distance between these two points in the Southeast region. This route is a practical option if you need to get from the Atlanta area to Hinesville without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.1 miles from Dunwoody, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 16
124.9 mi
2h 14m
I 75
61.6 mi
1h 6m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.9 mi
24m
GA 67
17.7 mi
26m
GA 119
10.7 mi
16m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi
11m
Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi
9m
GA 144
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 16
— 124.9 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Hinesville, GA.
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Start on this road
117 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
0.1 mi·20 sec·Chamblee Dunwoody Way
4
Continue on North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi·2 min·North Shallowford Road
5
Turn left onto Savoy Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Savoy Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 285 East
7
Merge onto I 285
21 mi·24 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 52Toward I 675 South: MaconUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi·13 min·I 75
Toward Macon, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, SavannahUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 16
125 mi·2 hr 14 min·I 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward GA 67: Pembroke, Ft Stewart
15
Turn right onto GA 67
18 mi·26 min·GA 67
16
Continue on GA 119
11 mi·16 min·GA 119
17
Turn left onto GA 144
2.3 mi·3 min·GA 144
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto FS 47
3.7 mi·9 min·Old Sunbury Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196
1.9 mi·3 min·East Oglethorpe Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi·32 sec·East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right
69 ft·3 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, starting your drive in Dunwoody, GA in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in Hinesville with plenty of daylight. This is a single-day trip, so you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you. Plan for one main stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 124.9-mile stretch on I-16, as services can be spaced out. The $41 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting your travel expenses.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.1 miles from Dunwoody, GA, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 57 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.1 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hinesville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dunwoody, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dunwoody, GA
This is one driving day of about 260.2 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Dunwoody, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 16 for about 124.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 258 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward I 675 South: Macon
8
84.9 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Macon, Savannah
8
97.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
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 165
Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
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258 mi into trip|~5h 4m in|US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / East Oglethorpe Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / East Oglethorpe Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.69 one way
$81.38 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$44.49
$88.98
premium
$4.70
$48.16
$96.31
diesel
$5.61
$57.45
$114.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.1
0
$27.32
$12.49
Efficient EV
65.1
0
$22.77
$10.41
EV Truck/SUV
104.1
1
$36.43
$16.65
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Dunwoody, GA
Morning
in Dunwoody on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hinesville, GA
Morning
in Hinesville on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
5h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 98.7
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 26.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey on major interstates. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-75 and then transition to I-16. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 124.9 miles on I-16, so be prepared for extended periods on the interstate. While the profile is largely highway, the transition between major routes will be the most notable change in your driving experience. It's a drive where maintaining speed and covering ground efficiently is the main objective.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.9 mi on I 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 260.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chamblee Dunwoody Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.9 miles (I 75): 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.
Between Dunwoody, GA and Hinesville, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Ft Stewart.
Macon
84.9 mi in|~1h 39m|via I 75
Savannah
84.9 mi in|~1h 39m|via I 75
Ft Stewart
223.1 mi in|~4h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 260.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 124.9 miles on I 16. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Hinesville, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chamblee Dunwoody Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hinesville, GA before the return drive.
