How far is Dunwoody, GA from Brookhaven, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Brookhaven.
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Start on the route
11 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
129 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
1008 ft · 31 sec · Mount Vernon Road
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Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
3.7 mi · 8 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
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Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
145 m · 14 sec · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
39 m · 11 sec · North Druid Hills Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
87 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Road Northeast
44 m · 5 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn right
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
106 m · 25 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 Dunwoody and Brookhaven.
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.
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
3.7 mi · 00h 08m
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 Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Chamblee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Dunwoody and 3.5 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Chamblee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamblee.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 6.07 mi (9.77 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
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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