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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Quick Snapshot
Road
323.3 mi
06h 13m
Flight
296.05 mi
476.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.05 mi
Kilometers
476.44 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.3 mi
Kilometers
520.3 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Fri, Aug 14, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Sat, Aug 15, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-08-14T14:49
Arrive Greensboro
Fri, Aug 14, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Southern Shops
SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

From Dunwoody
161.5 mi
03h 06m
To Greensboro
161.8 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Aug 14 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
93°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Aug 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

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.

  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 right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    135 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area

    973 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
294 mi · 91%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 5%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 1%
US 29
2.4 mi · 1%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2 mi · 1%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.57 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
296 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern Shops
03h 06m from Dunwoody
Leave By
11:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Southern Shops and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern Shops.

RAIL

Spartanburg

6 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

41 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

82 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Clemson

83 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 296.05 mi (476.44 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Greensboro

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

Population297,878
Coordinates36.0726400, -79.7919800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.18 L · about $45.20
Round trip
$90.39
22.82 gal · 86.36 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Aug 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Greensboro. The current time is 14:49:03.

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.