How far is Dunwoody, GA from Dawsonville, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Dawsonville, GA is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Dawsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Dawsonville.
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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
30.1 mi · 35 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GA 53 West: Dawsonville
873 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn sharp left
48 m · 6 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 Dawsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
30.1 mi · 00h 35m
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 Mostly Sunny near Dawsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Dawsonville?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Cumming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Dunwoody and 21.1 miles from Dawsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny near Dawsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Cumming
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumming.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Dawsonville. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.42 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dawsonville
City in Dawson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,465 |
| Coordinates | 34.4212100, -84.1190800 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dawsonville (-84.11908, 34.42121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.46 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| Mid-grade | $3.94 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $8.28 | $16.57 |
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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