How far is Dunwoody, GA from Cedartown, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Cedartown, GA is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
64.5 mi
01h 31m
Flight
52.98 mi
85.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.98 mi
Kilometers
85.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.5 mi
Kilometers
103.81 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedartown
Sat, Apr 11, 1:43 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Sat, Apr 11, 3:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-11T12:11
Arrive Cedartown
Sat, Apr 11, 1:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Hiram
GA

Human settlement in Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America

From Dunwoody
32.2 mi
00h 45m
To Cedartown
32.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Marietta Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Whitlock Avenue Northwest

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Dallas Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Dallas Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Cedartown Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Rockmart Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South College Street

    1177 ft · 29 sec · South College Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    73 m · 6 sec · West Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockmart Highway
10.7 mi · 17%
Nathan Dean Parkway
10.2 mi · 16%
Dallas Highway
7.42 mi · 11%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
6.7 mi · 10%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.89 mi · 9%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Nathan Dean Parkway

Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

10.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hiram
00h 45m from Dunwoody
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Cedartown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Hiram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Dunwoody and 32.3 miles from Cedartown.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Cedartown.

Stop Ideas Near Hiram

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 Hiram and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

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

Acworth Power Department

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4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

97 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

102 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Cedartown. Straight-line distance: 52.98 mi (85.26 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Cedartown

County seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States

Population9,980
Coordinates34.0112300, -85.2559300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Cedartown (-85.25593, 34.01123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.10 $20.20
Premium $4.78 $10.89 $21.79
Diesel $5.62 $12.82 $25.65

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Cedartown. The current time is 12:11:39.

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.