How far is Dunwoody, GA from Powder Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Powder Springs, GA is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Powder Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Powder Springs.
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Start on the route
11 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
129 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
1008 ft · 31 sec · Mount Vernon Road
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Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West
126 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.8 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Atlanta Road Southeast
2153 ft · 45 sec · Atlanta Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Cumberland Parkway Southeast
3205 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Parkway Southeast
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Continue on East-West Connector
8.5 mi · 15 min · East-West Connector
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Turn left onto Powder Springs Road Southwest
2.3 mi · 4 min · Powder Springs Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Powder Springs Road
1998 ft · 44 sec · Powder Springs Road
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Continue on Marietta Street
1 km · 1 min · Marietta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marietta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Powder Springs.
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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.8 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Powder Springs?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Dunwoody and 13.1 miles from Powder Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dunwoody and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Vinings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Powder Springs. Straight-line distance: 20.9 mi (33.63 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Powder Springs
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,801 |
| Coordinates | 33.8595500, -84.6838200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Powder Springs (-84.68382, 33.85955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
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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