How far is Dunwoody, GA from North Druid Hills, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to North Druid Hills, GA is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.06 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.03 mi
14.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Dunwoody.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.03 mi
Kilometers
14.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.06 mi
Kilometers
21.01 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Druid Hills
Mon, Apr 20, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Mon, Apr 20, 12:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-20T00:01
Arrive North Druid Hills
Mon, Apr 20, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brookhaven
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Dunwoody
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To North Druid Hills
6.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and North Druid Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and North Druid Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    129 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Vernon Highway

    2395 ft · 1 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Abernathy Road Northeast

    2000 ft · 48 sec · Abernathy Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    1847 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    889 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lenox Road

    1921 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast

    1427 ft · 30 sec · Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Buford Highway

    1219 ft · 31 sec · Buford Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lenox Road

    731 ft · 17 sec · Lenox Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cheshire Bridge Road

    1939 ft · 49 sec · Cheshire Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lavista Road Northeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lavista Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right

    21 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    76 m · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and North Druid Hills.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.95 mi · 46%
Lavista Road Northeast
2.41 mi · 18%
Turner McDonald Parkway
0.99 mi · 8%
Mount Vernon Road
0.84 mi · 6%
US 19 South
0.52 mi · 4%
Mount Vernon Highway
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

5.95 mi · 00h 07m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookhaven
00h 10m from Dunwoody
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near North Druid Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to North Druid Hills?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Brookhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Dunwoody and 6.5 miles from North Druid Hills.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near North Druid Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Brookhaven

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookhaven and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 8.3 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookhaven.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

8 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

67 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and North Druid Hills. Straight-line distance: 9.03 mi (14.53 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
North Druid Hills

#2 North Druid Hills

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

Population18,947
Coordinates33.8167700, -84.3132600
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: North Druid Hills (-84.31326, 33.81677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.82
Round trip
$3.64
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.82 $3.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.04 $4.07
Premium $4.78 $2.20 $4.40
Diesel $5.62 $2.59 $5.17

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and North Druid Hills. The current time is 00:01:49.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.