How far is Dunwoody, GA from Fayetteville, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Fayetteville, GA is about 38.2 miles (61.4 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 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 56m.
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.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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 Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Fayetteville.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on Mount Vernon Highway
2395 ft · 1 min · Mount Vernon Highway
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Turn right onto Abernathy Road Northeast
2000 ft · 48 sec · Abernathy Road Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
1847 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
889 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 85 South: Riverdale
2143 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on State Route 85
12.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 85
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Continue on Glynn Street North
15 m · 1 sec · Glynn Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glynn Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Fayetteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 85
Continue on State Route 85
12.8 mi · 00h 21m
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 Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Dunwoody and 19 miles from Fayetteville.
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 3.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
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 Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.43 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
| Population | 18,328 |
| Coordinates | 33.4487300, -84.4549300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayetteville (-84.45493, 33.44873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
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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