How far is Dunwoody, GA from DeKalb County, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to DeKalb County, GA is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and DeKalb County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and DeKalb County.
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Start on the route
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road
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Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
668 ft · 20 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way
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Continue on North Shallowford Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road
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Turn left onto Savoy Drive
2451 ft · 1 min · Savoy Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 285 East
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.2 mi · 12 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates
2840 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
743 ft · 24 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Camp Road
748 ft · 24 sec · Camp Road
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Continue on Camp Road
1870 ft · 1 min · Camp Road
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Turn left onto Kensington Road
1517 ft · 45 sec · Kensington Road
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Turn left onto Durham Park Road
3221 ft · 1 min · Durham Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Durham Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and DeKalb County.
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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near DeKalb County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to DeKalb County?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tucker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Dunwoody and 7.8 miles from DeKalb County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near DeKalb County.
Stop Ideas Near Tucker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tucker.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and DeKalb County. Straight-line distance: 13.57 mi (21.84 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeKalb County
County in Georgia, United States
| Population | 762,009 |
| Coordinates | 33.7715300, -84.2264100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeKalb County (-84.22641, 33.77153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.80 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Premium | $4.69 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Diesel | $5.74 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
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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