How far is Dunwoody, GA from Monroe, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Monroe, GA is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
44.38 mi
01h 08m
Flight
37.15 mi
59.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.15 mi
Kilometers
59.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.38 mi
Kilometers
71.42 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Lawrenceville
GA

City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Dunwoody
22.2 mi
00h 34m
To Monroe
22.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

    2806 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on University Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · University Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugarloaf Parkway

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Sugarloaf Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grayson Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Grayson Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Loganville Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Loganville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lawrenceville Highway

    1642 ft · 31 sec · Lawrenceville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lawrenceville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrenceville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Atlanta Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Highway

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 11: Monroe, Winder

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Broad Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Highway
9.97 mi · 22%
Interstate Highway 85
8.82 mi · 20%
Sugarloaf Parkway
7.03 mi · 16%
Loganville Highway
4.11 mi · 9%
Grayson Highway
2.03 mi · 5%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 85

Continue on Interstate Highway 85

8.82 mi · 00h 09m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceville
00h 34m from Dunwoody
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Dunwoody and 22.2 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

39 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

92 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.79 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Monroe

City in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population13,979
Coordinates33.7948400, -83.7132300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Monroe (-83.71323, 33.79484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.78 $7.50 $15.00
Diesel $5.62 $8.83 $17.66

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Monroe. The current time is 22:54:46.

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.