Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Roswell, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

14m

Distance

6.5 mi

10 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 13m ★

6 AM

0h 14m

8 AM

0h 17m

10 AM

0h 15m

12 PM

0h 15m

3 PM

0h 15m

5 PM

0h 17m

8 PM

0h 13m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Dunwoody, GA

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Trip Overview

This short, 6.5-mile drive from Dunwoody, GA to Roswell, GA will take you approximately 14 minutes to complete. Designed for a single day of exploration, this route is perfect for a quick local excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate on Roswell Road, Roberts Drive, and North Atlanta Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a budget-friendly $1, making it an economical choice. Since both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Georgia, you won't experience a change in regional scenery.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Roswell Road	2.8 mi	5m
Roberts Drive	2.1 mi	4m
North Atlanta Street	0.6 mi	1m
Northridge Road	0.5 mi	1m
Chamblee Dunwoody Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Roswell Road — 2.8 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Roswell, GA.

Start on this road

117 ft · 14 sec · this road

Turn left onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Continue on Roberts Drive

2.1 mi · 4 min · Roberts Drive

Turn left onto Northridge Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northridge Road

Turn right onto GA 9

2.8 mi · 5 min · Roswell Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on GA 9; GA 120

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120

393 ft · 9 sec · North Atlanta Street

Arrive at destination

GA 9; GA 120

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Turn left onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Navigation decision point

3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | GA 9 / Roswell Road

Turn right onto GA 9 / Roswell Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

6.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.02 one way

$2.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$1.11	$2.22
premium	$4.70	$1.20	$2.41
diesel	$5.61	$1.44	$2.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2	$0.68	$0.31
Efficient EV	1.6	$0.57	$0.26
EV Truck/SUV	2.6	$0.91	$0.42

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Dunwoody, GA

Afternoon in Dunwoody on Sunday

Local time

12:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Clear

E 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Roswell, GA

Afternoon in Roswell on Sunday

Local time

12:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 on this 6.5-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets for the entire duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles along Roswell Road. This route is characterized by frequent turns and adjustments, typical of local road travel, rather than long, straightaways. You'll likely experience a consistent pace as you move through suburban areas, with the road personality remaining fairly constant throughout.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Roswell Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chamblee Dunwoody Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chamblee Dunwoody Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (GA 9 / Roswell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

This super short 6.5-mile jaunt is perfect for a quick local getaway. You'll be back before you know it, making it an ideal same-day round trip.

Family Friendly

With only 6.5 miles and an estimated 14 minutes of driving, this route is definitely short enough for kids. The turn-heavy local roads might require a bit of extra attention from the driver, though.

Solo Traveler

This 6.5-mile drive is a breeze for a solo traveler. You can easily knock this out in about 14 minutes, leaving plenty of time for other activities.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

This route is about as straightforward as it gets for a first-time driver. At just 6.5 miles and 14 minutes, the manageable duration and local road focus make it easy to navigate.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Roswell Road. 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.

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 Roswell, 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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Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Roswell, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dunwoody, GA

Roswell, GA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

14m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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