How far is Dunwoody, GA from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Greensboro, NC is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296 miles (476.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Greensboro.
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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
2 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
160 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
135 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left
125.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
1.6 km · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
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Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road
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Continue on South Edgeworth Street
1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Greensboro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
135 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southern Shops is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.5 miles from Dunwoody and 161.8 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296 miles (476.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.20 one way or $90.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Southern Shops
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Cowpens Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern Shops.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 296.05 mi (476.44 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greensboro
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
| Population | 297,878 |
| Coordinates | 36.0726400, -79.7919800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $45.20 | $90.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $50.53 | $101.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $54.52 | $109.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $64.17 | $128.34 |
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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