How far is Dunwoody, GA from Rincon, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Rincon, GA is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.5 miles (342 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Rincon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Rincon.
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Start on the route
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road
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Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
668 ft · 20 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way
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Continue on North Shallowford Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road
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Turn left onto Savoy Drive
2451 ft · 1 min · Savoy Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 285 East
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.9 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
141.1 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Pembroke
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 280 East
607 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left
913 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 80 East
2.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 80 East
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Turn left onto Sandhill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sandhill Road
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Continue on Sand Hill Road
3278 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Road
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Turn right onto Blue Jay Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Blue Jay Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
23 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
57 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Blue Jay Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Blue Jay Road
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Continue on Blue Jay Road
1017 ft · 21 sec · Blue Jay Road
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Continue on Blandford Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Blandford Road
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Continue on West Ninth Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Ninth Street
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Turn left onto North Columbia Avenue
2312 ft · 34 sec · North Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fourth Street
37 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Rincon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
Continue straight
141 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Rincon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Rincon?
The road trip is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Dunwoody and 128.8 miles from Rincon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.5 miles (342 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.97 one way or $71.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Rincon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Rincon. Straight-line distance: 212.5 mi (341.99 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rincon
City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.2960300, -81.2353900 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rincon (-81.23539, 32.29603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $35.97 | $71.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.22 | $80.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.38 | $86.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.07 | $102.13 |
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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