How far is Dunwoody, GA from Suwanee, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Suwanee, GA is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Suwanee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Suwanee.
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Start on the route
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
51 m · 10 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Road
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on Dunwoody Club Drive
1117 ft · 27 sec · Dunwoody Club Drive
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on Spalding Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Spalding Drive
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Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Holcomb Bridge Road
3128 ft · 1 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4.4 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Lake Road
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Turn left onto Buford Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Buford Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buford Highway
36 m · 2 sec · Buford Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Buford Highway
61 m · 11 sec · Buford Highway
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Continue on Buford Highway
10 m · 1 sec · Buford Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buford Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Suwanee.
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.
Buford Highway
Turn left onto Buford Highway
7.66 mi · 00h 12m
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 Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Suwanee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Suwanee?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Berkeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Dunwoody and 10.1 miles from Suwanee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dunwoody and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Suwanee.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Suwanee. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.95 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Suwanee
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 21,803 |
| Coordinates | 34.0514900, -84.0713000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Suwanee (-84.0713, 34.05149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
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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