How far is Dunwoody, GA from Stone Mountain, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Stone Mountain, GA is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Census-designated place, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Stone Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Stone Mountain.
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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
8 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 East: Snellville, Athens
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Stone Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 West: Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain Village
1458 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Drive
1613 ft · 20 sec · Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward East Ponce DeLeon Avenue, Stone Mountain Village, Clarkston
1408 ft · 38 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
2667 ft · 51 sec · East Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1298 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Mountain Street
40 m · 4 sec · East Mountain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mountain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Stone Mountain.
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
7.96 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Clear leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Stone Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Stone Mountain?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Tucker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Dunwoody and 9.4 miles from Stone Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Dunwoody and Sunny near Stone Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Tucker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tucker.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Stone Mountain. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.59 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stone Mountain
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,312 |
| Coordinates | 33.8081600, -84.1702000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stone Mountain (-84.1702, 33.80816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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