How far is Dunwoody, GA from Canton, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Canton, GA is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Canton.
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Start on the route
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
2388 ft · 1 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road
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Continue on Roberts Drive
2.1 mi · 5 min · Roberts Drive
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Continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North
2327 ft · 32 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 GA 140 West: Roswell
1606 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Continue on East Crossville Road
1138 ft · 22 sec · East Crossville Road
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Turn right onto Mansell Road
2406 ft · 53 sec · Mansell Road
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Turn left onto Houze Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Houze Road
44 m · 3 sec · Houze Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Houze Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
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Continue on Arnold Mill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road
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Continue on Hickory Flat Highway
11 mi · 18 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marietta Road
1084 ft · 30 sec · Marietta Road
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Continue on West Marietta Street
2319 ft · 1 min · West Marietta Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Canton.
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
Continue on Hickory Flat Highway
11 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Canton?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Dunwoody and 12.9 miles from Canton.
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 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Duluth 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 Dunwoody and Canton. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.36 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 32,347 |
| Coordinates | 34.2367600, -84.4907600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-84.49076, 34.23676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
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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