How far is Cartersville, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Cartersville, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.33 mi
00h 46m
Flight
30.76 mi
49.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.76 mi
Kilometers
49.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.33 mi
Kilometers
66.52 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Wed, May 13, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Cartersville
Wed, May 13, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cartersville
2026-05-12T23:13
Arrive Dunwoody
Wed, May 13, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cartersville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Kennesaw
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From Cartersville
20.8 mi
00h 23m
To Dunwoody
20.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cherokee Avenue

    2397 ft · 1 min · West Cherokee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Gilmer Street

    101 m · 16 sec · North Gilmer Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ashford Dunwoody Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road North

    69 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road

    1466 ft · 45 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left

    28 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
28.1 mi · 68%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.95 mi · 14%
East Main Street
2.16 mi · 5%
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.83 mi · 4%
Ashford Dunwoody Road
1.39 mi · 3%
I 285 East Bypass
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennesaw
00h 23m from Cartersville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cartersville and Mostly Sunny near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Cartersville and 20.5 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cartersville and Mostly Sunny near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw

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 Kennesaw and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

78 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cartersville and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 30.76 mi (49.5 km).

Cartersville

#1 Cartersville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population22,037
Coordinates34.1653300, -84.8023100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cherokee Avenue (-84.80231, 34.165337)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.57
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.78 $11.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.47 $12.93
Premium $4.78 $6.98 $13.95
Diesel $5.62 $8.21 $16.42

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cartersville and Dunwoody. The current time is 23:13:19.

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.