Origin
Snellville, GA
Afternoon in Snellville on Sunday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Snellville, 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
39m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snellville, GA
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Dunwoody, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Snellville to Dunwoody, you are looking at a straightforward 26-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a highly economical route within the Southeast region. You will primarily navigate via the Stone Mountain Highway, the Stone Mountain Freeway, and the Atlanta Bypass, also known as The Perimeter. Because this is a short, efficient drive, it offers significant flexibility for your schedule, making it an easy commute or a quick jaunt across the metro area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Mountain Freeway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Stone Mountain Highway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street West | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Shallowford Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Cotillion Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Stone Mountain Freeway
— 8.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snellville, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on GA 124
87 ft
·
4 sec
·
Scenic Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on GA 124
247 ft
·
11 sec
·
Scenic Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left
158 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn left
59 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn left onto Rawlins Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rawlins Street
6
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 78 West, GA 10 West: Stone Mountain
7
Merge onto US 78; GA 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 78; GA 10
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Stone Mountain Highway
9
Continue on US 78; GA 10
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Stone Mountain Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 2
Toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
524 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattanooga, Lawrenceville Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 285
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Continue on Cotillion Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cotillion Drive
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Shallowford Road
17
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
404 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Way
18
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
19
Turn left
90 ft
·
2 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga
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 2
Toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon...
9
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattanooga, Lawrenceville Highway
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 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattano...
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga
8
22.7 mi into trip
|
~31m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Dunwoody on Sunday
Local time
12:24 PM
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
5 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from the local routes onto the major bypass systems. With about 32% of your journey spent on highways, you will encounter a blend of suburban flow and faster-paced traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will navigate is an 8.2-mile segment on the Stone Mountain Freeway, which serves as the core of your travel time. As you move from Snellville toward the perimeter, the road dynamics shift from standard highway travel to the more complex, high-traffic environment of the Atlanta Bypass. You should be prepared for varying road conditions that reflect this transition between regional arterial roads and the primary interstate loop.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Stone Mountain Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 26 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 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 Snellville, GA and Dunwoody, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga and Lawrenceville Highway.
Macon
14.4 mi in
|
~21m
Greenville
14.4 mi in
|
~21m
Chattanooga
14.4 mi in
|
~21m
Lawrenceville Highway
14.6 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Stone Mountain Freeway. 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 Dunwoody, 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 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 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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