How far is Dunwoody, GA from Morrow, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Morrow, GA is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
59.08 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.47 mi
79.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.47 mi
Kilometers
79.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.08 mi
Kilometers
95.08 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrow
Tue, May 12, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Wed, May 13, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-05-12T22:40
Arrive Morrow
Tue, May 12, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Conyers
GA

City in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States

From Dunwoody
29.5 mi
00h 38m
To Morrow
29.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Highway

  13. 13

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

    1559 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    38 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 11

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Route 142

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 142

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Old Broughton Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
28.5 mi · 48%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.5 mi · 21%
State Route 142
4.15 mi · 7%
State Route 11
3.43 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.85 mi · 3%
Covington Highway
1.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

28.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyers
00h 38m from Dunwoody
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny near Morrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Conyers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Dunwoody and 29.5 miles from Morrow.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conyers

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

38 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

119 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Morrow. Straight-line distance: 49.47 mi (79.61 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
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#2 Morrow

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population7,138
Coordinates33.5051200, -83.6565600
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Morrow (-83.65656, 33.50512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $8.24
Round trip
$16.48
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.24 $16.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.21 $18.42
Premium $4.78 $9.94 $19.88
Diesel $5.62 $11.70 $23.40

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 Morrow. The current time is 22:40:18.

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.