How far is Dunwoody, GA from St. Marys, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to St. Marys, GA is about 358 miles (576.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
358.02 mi
06h 38m
Flight
275.39 mi
443.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.39 mi
Kilometers
443.2 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.02 mi
Kilometers
576.17 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Marys
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 16, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-15T16:28
Arrive St. Marys
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Nunez
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Dunwoody
179.1 mi
03h 19m
To St. Marys
179 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and St. Marys.

  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

    20.9 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 40: Kingsland, St Marys

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East King Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East King Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Kingsland Saint Marys Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Osborne Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Osborne Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Hall Street

    24 m · 3 sec · West Hall Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 44%
I 95 South
95 mi · 27%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 17%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.9 mi · 6%
Macon
12.3 mi · 3%
Kingsland Saint Marys Road
3.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.6 mi
275.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
03h 19m from Dunwoody
Leave By
10:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near St. Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to St. Marys?

The road trip is about 358 miles (576.2 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from Dunwoody and 179 miles from St. Marys.

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

The direct path is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.03 one way or $100.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near St. Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and St. Marys. Straight-line distance: 275.39 mi (443.2 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population17,968
Coordinates30.7305100, -81.5464900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: St. Marys (-81.54649, 30.73051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.63 gal
47.82 L · about $50.03
Round trip
$100.05
25.26 gal · 95.64 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.5 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $50.03 $100.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.94 $111.88
Premium $4.78 $60.35 $120.69
Diesel $5.62 $71.03 $142.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and St. Marys. The current time is 16:28:48.

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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.