How far is Dunwoody, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.6 mi
02h 45m
Flight
121.09 mi
194.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.09 mi
Kilometers
194.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.6 mi
Kilometers
226.28 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-19T07:37
Arrive Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Dunwoody
70.4 mi
01h 22m
To Sugar Hill
70.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Sugar Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Sugar Hill.

  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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 26: Montezuma, Hawkinsville

    862 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Loggins Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Loggins Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Line Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Sugar Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 42%
Fall Line Freeway
28.9 mi · 21%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.9 mi · 15%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 11%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.57 mi · 1%
County Line Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
121.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 22m from Dunwoody
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunwoody and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Sugar Hill?

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Dunwoody and 70.2 miles from Sugar Hill.

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

The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunwoody and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 121.09 mi (194.87 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Sugar Hill

#2 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population25,132
Coordinates32.2890500, -83.6537900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Sugar Hill (-83.65379, 32.28905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.97 $43.94
Premium $4.78 $23.70 $47.40
Diesel $5.62 $27.90 $55.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Sugar Hill. The current time is 07:37:48.

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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.