How far is Dunwoody, GA from Commerce, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Commerce, GA is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.3 mi
01h 13m
Flight
53.29 mi
85.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.29 mi
Kilometers
85.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.3 mi
Kilometers
97.05 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce
Mon, May 4, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Mon, May 4, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-05-04T12:08
Arrive Commerce
Mon, May 4, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Rest Haven
GA

Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

From Dunwoody
30.1 mi
00h 36m
To Commerce
30.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, May 4 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    668 ft · 20 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  4. 4

    Continue on North Shallowford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Savoy Drive

    2451 ft · 1 min · Savoy Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 285 East

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    2 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 98: Commerce, Maysville

    1423 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Maysville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maysville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Maysville Highway

    2196 ft · 44 sec · Maysville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Maysville Road

    1332 ft · 27 sec · Maysville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    82 m · 13 sec · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto State Street

    29 m · 4 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
34.9 mi · 58%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 26%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2 mi · 3%
Maysville Road
1.94 mi · 3%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.57 mi · 3%
North Shallowford Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rest Haven
00h 36m from Dunwoody
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Commerce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Rest Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Dunwoody and 30.2 miles from Commerce.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Dunwoody and Sunny near Commerce.

Stop Ideas Near Rest Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rest Haven, 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 Rest Haven.

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

53 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

77 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Commerce. Straight-line distance: 53.29 mi (85.76 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Commerce

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population7,328
Coordinates34.2040000, -83.4571100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Commerce (-83.45711, 34.204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.87
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.44 $16.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.43 $18.87
Premium $4.78 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.62 $11.98 $23.96

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Commerce. The current time is 12:08:33.

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.