How far is Dunwoody, GA from Grovetown, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Grovetown, GA is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.36 mi
02h 44m
Flight
127.5 mi
205.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.5 mi
Kilometers
205.19 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.36 mi
Kilometers
229.11 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grovetown
Mon, May 25, 9:35 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Tue, May 26, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-05-25T18:50
Arrive Grovetown
Mon, May 25, 9:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Dunwoody
71.1 mi
01h 22m
To Grovetown
71.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Appling, Harlem

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    98 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Appling Harlem Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Appling Harlem Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wrightsboro Road

    76 m · 9 sec · Wrightsboro Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Wrightsboro Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Wrightsboro Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Robinson Avenue

    3172 ft · 1 min · West Robinson Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
68.6 mi · 48%
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 32%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.5 mi · 9%
Wrightsboro Road
6.73 mi · 5%
Covington Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
Wesley Chapel Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

68.6 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
127.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 22m from Dunwoody
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunwoody and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grovetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Dunwoody and 71.3 miles from Grovetown.

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

The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunwoody and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grovetown.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Grovetown. Straight-line distance: 127.5 mi (205.19 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Grovetown

City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

Population16,639
Coordinates33.4504200, -82.1981800
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Grovetown (-82.19818, 33.45042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.77
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.88 $39.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.23 $44.47
Premium $4.78 $23.99 $47.97
Diesel $5.62 $28.23 $56.46

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Grovetown. The current time is 18:50:49.

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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.