How far is College Park, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from College Park, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.61 mi
00h 32m
Flight
21.28 mi
34.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.28 mi
Kilometers
34.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.82 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-23T03:31
Arrive Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in College Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Atlanta
GA

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

From College Park
12.6 mi
00h 16m
To Dunwoody
14 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Dunwoody.

  1. 1

    Start on Harvard Avenue

    13 m · 4 sec · Harvard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Knotts Avenue

    59 m · 3 sec · Knotts Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward GA 166 East

    719 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Langford Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Langford Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Downtown, Atlanta, Macon, Atlanta Airport

    159 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 85 North: Downtown Atlanta

    3071 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto James Wendell George Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    2870 ft · 45 sec · Turner McDonald Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody

    96 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast

    1338 ft · 30 sec · Abernathy Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    2634 ft · 1 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    28 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 27%
Downtown Connector
5.08 mi · 19%
Main Street
3.33 mi · 13%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 10%
James Wendell George Parkway
1.82 mi · 7%
Langford Parkway
1.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

7.06 mi · 00h 09m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 16m from College Park
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving College Park and Sunny near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Park to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from College Park and 14 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around College Park and Sunny near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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 Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 3.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.24 km).

College Park

#1 College Park

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

Population15,199
Coordinates33.6534400, -84.4493700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Harvard Avenue (-84.44937, 33.653393)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.45
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.72 $7.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.16 $8.33
Premium $4.78 $4.49 $8.98
Diesel $5.62 $5.29 $10.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Dunwoody. The current time is 03:31:33.

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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.