How far is Dunwoody, GA from Griffin, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Griffin, GA is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
53.71 mi
01h 17m
Flight
48.5 mi
78.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.5 mi
Kilometers
78.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.71 mi
Kilometers
86.44 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Griffin
Wed, May 13, 9:13 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Wed, May 13, 10:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-05-13T19:56
Arrive Griffin
Wed, May 13, 9:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Forest Park
GA

Village in Illinois

From Dunwoody
26.9 mi
00h 38m
To Griffin
26.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Griffin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    129 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Vernon Highway

    2395 ft · 1 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Abernathy Road Northeast

    2000 ft · 48 sec · Abernathy Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    1847 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    889 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  12. 12

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro

    2327 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Tara Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto McIntosh Road

    1976 ft · 48 sec · McIntosh Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Experiment Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Experiment Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1812 ft · 46 sec · West Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Street

    1205 ft · 29 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tara Boulevard
22.5 mi · 42%
James Wendell George Parkway
9.99 mi · 19%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 13%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 9%
Northeast Expressway
2.94 mi · 5%
Experiment Street
1.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tara Boulevard

Continue on Tara Boulevard

16.3 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Park
00h 38m from Dunwoody
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Griffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Griffin?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Dunwoody and 26.8 miles from Griffin.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.49 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dunwoody and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Griffin.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Park

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 Forest Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

20 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

89 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Griffin. Straight-line distance: 48.5 mi (78.05 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Griffin

County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States

Population22,665
Coordinates33.2467800, -84.2640900
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Griffin (-84.26409, 33.24678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.49
Round trip
$14.97
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.49 $14.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.37 $16.74
Premium $4.78 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.62 $10.63 $21.26

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 Griffin. The current time is 19:56:28.

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.