How far is Dunwoody, GA from Duluth, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Duluth, GA is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.6 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.57 mi
18.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.57 mi
Kilometers
18.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.6 mi
Kilometers
23.49 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duluth
Sat, May 2, 8:10 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Sat, May 2, 8:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-05-02T19:45
Arrive Duluth
Sat, May 2, 8:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Norcross
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Dunwoody
7.3 mi
00h 12m
To Duluth
7.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    51 m · 10 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mount Vernon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dunwoody Club Drive

    1117 ft · 27 sec · Dunwoody Club Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Vernon Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Spalding Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Spalding Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    3128 ft · 1 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Buford Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Buford Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Lawrenceville Street

    151 m · 22 sec · West Lawrenceville Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4.41 mi · 30%
Mount Vernon Road
2.87 mi · 20%
Buford Highway
2.15 mi · 15%
Holcomb Bridge Road
2.13 mi · 15%
Spalding Drive
1.91 mi · 13%
North Berkeley Lake Road
0.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

4.41 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norcross
00h 12m from Dunwoody
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Dunwoody and Rain Showers near Duluth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Dunwoody and 7.3 miles from Duluth.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Dunwoody and Rain Showers near Duluth.

Stop Ideas Near Norcross

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

23 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

52 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Duluth. Straight-line distance: 11.57 mi (18.62 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Duluth

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Population29,676
Coordinates34.0028800, -84.1446400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Duluth (-84.14464, 34.00288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $2.06
Round trip
$4.12
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.06 $4.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.30 $4.61
Premium $4.78 $2.48 $4.97
Diesel $5.62 $2.92 $5.85

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Duluth. The current time is 19:45:17.

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.