How far is Dunwoody, GA from Norcross, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Norcross, GA is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.38 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.95 mi
11.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.95 mi
Kilometers
11.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.38 mi
Kilometers
13.48 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norcross
Fri, Apr 17, 6:46 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Fri, Apr 17, 7:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-17T18:30
Arrive Norcross
Fri, Apr 17, 6:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Peachtree Corners
GA

A city in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

From Dunwoody
4.2 mi
00h 08m
To Norcross
4.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    51 m · 10 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mount Vernon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dunwoody Club Drive

    1117 ft · 27 sec · Dunwoody Club Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Vernon Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Spalding Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Spalding Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Peachtree Street

    16 m · 1 sec · South Peachtree Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Peachtree Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holcomb Bridge Road
3.32 mi · 40%
Mount Vernon Road
2.87 mi · 34%
Spalding Drive
1.91 mi · 23%
Dunwoody Club Drive
0.21 mi · 3%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
0.03 mi
South Peachtree Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Vernon Road

Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road

2.21 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peachtree Corners
00h 08m from Dunwoody
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Norcross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Peachtree Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Dunwoody and 4.2 miles from Norcross.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Norcross.

Stop Ideas Near Peachtree Corners

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

50 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

106 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Norcross. Straight-line distance: 6.95 mi (11.19 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Norcross

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population18,003
Coordinates33.9412100, -84.2135300
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Norcross (-84.21353, 33.94121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.12 L · about $1.19
Round trip
$2.38
0.6 gal · 2.24 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.19 $2.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.33 $2.66
Premium $4.78 $1.43 $2.87
Diesel $5.62 $1.69 $3.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Norcross. The current time is 18:30:24.

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.