How far is Alpharetta, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.87 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.22 mi
14.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.22 mi
Kilometers
14.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.87 mi
Kilometers
17.49 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Sun, Apr 26, 5:28 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 26, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-26T17:10
Arrive Dunwoody
Sun, Apr 26, 5:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roswell
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Alpharetta
5.4 mi
00h 08m
To Dunwoody
5.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Dunwoody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Dunwoody.

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2314 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1226 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northridge Road

    599 ft · 15 sec · Northridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Roberts Drive

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Roberts Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    2388 ft · 1 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Dunwoody.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
5.86 mi · 54%
Roberts Drive
2.12 mi · 19%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.07 mi · 10%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
0.45 mi · 4%
US 19 South
0.44 mi · 4%
Northridge Road
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

5.86 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roswell
00h 08m from Alpharetta
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Alpharetta and 5.5 miles from Dunwoody.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Roswell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Roswell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

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Duluth City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Duluth City Hall

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3167 Main St, Duluth, GA 30096
Rating 4.5/5 31 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roswell.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

57 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

113 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 9.22 mi (14.84 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.01
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.51 $3.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.68 $3.37
Premium $4.78 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.62 $2.14 $4.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Dunwoody. The current time is 17:10:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.