How far is Dunwoody, GA from Carrollton, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Carrollton, GA is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
62.3 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.56 mi
79.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.56 mi
Kilometers
79.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.3 mi
Kilometers
100.27 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-22T21:15
Arrive Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
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
Douglasville
GA

City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States

From Dunwoody
31.1 mi
00h 38m
To Carrollton
31.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    129 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    1008 ft · 31 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West

    1603 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West

    126 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham

    2858 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    31 mi · 34 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

    2120 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery

    41 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Carrollton Street

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Carrollton Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Park Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · Alabama Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Maple Street

    71 m · 9 sec · Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
31 mi · 50%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
16.8 mi · 27%
Carrollton Street
9.45 mi · 15%
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.72 mi · 3%
North Park Street
1.5 mi · 2%
I 20 West
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

31 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Douglasville
00h 38m from Dunwoody
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Dunwoody and 31.2 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Douglasville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Douglasville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

33 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

103 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 49.56 mi (79.76 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.43
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.71 $17.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.74 $19.49
Premium $4.78 $10.51 $21.02
Diesel $5.62 $12.37 $24.75

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 Dunwoody and Carrollton. The current time is 21:15:13.

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.