How far is Dunwoody, GA from Jefferson, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Jefferson, GA is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Jefferson.
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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
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
1692 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road
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Turn slight right onto Washington Street
2113 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Gordon Street
126 m · 24 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left
131 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Jefferson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Sugar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Dunwoody and 26.3 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Hill.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 45.22 mi (72.77 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,490 |
| Coordinates | 34.1170500, -83.5723900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-83.57239, 34.11705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
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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