How far is Dunwoody, GA from Flowery Branch, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Flowery Branch, GA is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.66 mi
46.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36 mi
Kilometers
57.94 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-05-12T20:15
Arrive Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Dunwoody
18 mi
00h 22m
To Flowery Branch
18 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Flowery Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    668 ft · 20 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  4. 4

    Continue on North Shallowford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Savoy Drive

    2451 ft · 1 min · Savoy Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 285 East

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    2 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Lanier Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spout Springs Road

    1693 ft · 39 sec · Spout Springs Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Phil Neikro Boulevard

    2714 ft · 54 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Snelling Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · Snelling Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1067 ft · 47 sec · Railroad Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 44%
Lanier Parkway
11.4 mi · 32%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2 mi · 6%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.57 mi · 4%
I 85 North
1.35 mi · 4%
North Shallowford Road
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 85

Continue on Interstate Highway 85

15.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 22m from Dunwoody
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Flowery Branch?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Dunwoody and 18 miles from Flowery Branch.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Flowery Branch. Straight-line distance: 28.66 mi (46.13 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Flowery Branch

#2 Flowery Branch

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,778
Coordinates34.1851000, -83.9251800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Flowery Branch (-83.92518, 34.1851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
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 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.06
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.03 $10.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.62 $11.25
Premium $4.78 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $5.62 $7.14 $14.28

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Flowery Branch. The current time is 20:15:55.

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.