How far is Dunwoody, GA from Fairburn, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Fairburn, GA is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Fairburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Fairburn.
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Start on the route
11 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
129 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
1008 ft · 31 sec · Mount Vernon Road
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Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West
126 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
25.9 mi · 30 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Road
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roosevelt Highway
18 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
60 m · 11 sec · West Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Fairburn.
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
25.9 mi · 00h 30m
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 Sunny near Fairburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Fairburn?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Mableton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Dunwoody and 18.1 miles from Fairburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Fairburn.
Stop Ideas Near Mableton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mableton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Fairburn. Straight-line distance: 29.78 mi (47.92 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairburn
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 17,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.5670600, -84.5810400 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairburn (-84.58104, 33.56706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.96 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
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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