How far is Canton, GA from Dunwoody, GA?
The driving distance from Canton, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Dunwoody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Dunwoody.
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Start on East Main Street
84 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto East Marietta Street
96 m · 16 sec · East Marietta Street
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Turn right onto Archer Street
94 m · 15 sec · Archer Street
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Turn slight left onto West Marietta Street
2010 ft · 55 sec · West Marietta Street
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Continue on Marietta Road
1084 ft · 33 sec · Marietta Road
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Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Houze Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Houze Road
29 m · 2 sec · Houze Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Houze Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Houze Road
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Merge slight left onto Alpharetta Highway
573 ft · 14 sec · Alpharetta Highway
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Turn left onto Holcomb Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2317 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road
1226 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Northridge Road
599 ft · 15 sec · Northridge Road
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Turn right onto Roberts Drive
2.1 mi · 5 min · Roberts Drive
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Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
2388 ft · 1 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and Dunwoody.
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.
Hickory Flat Highway
Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
8.67 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Dunwoody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Dunwoody?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Canton and 25.6 miles from Dunwoody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Sunny near Dunwoody.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.36 km).
#1 Canton
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 32,347 |
| Coordinates | 34.2367600, -84.4907600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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