How far is Dunwoody, GA from Thomasville, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Thomasville, GA is about 241 miles (387.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.96 mi
04h 56m
Flight
215.85 mi
347.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.85 mi
Kilometers
347.38 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.96 mi
Kilometers
387.79 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomasville
Mon, Apr 13, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Mon, Apr 13, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-13T12:18
Arrive Thomasville
Mon, Apr 13, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Dunwoody
120.7 mi
02h 28m
To Thomasville
120.2 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Thomasville.

  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

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    100 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Thigpen Trail

    19.3 mi · 26 min · Thigpen Trail

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 21 min

  27. 27

    Continue on County Line Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Line Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Glenwood Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Drive

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Crawford Street

    154 m · 22 sec · South Crawford Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Remington Avenue

    116 m · 9 sec · Remington Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Remington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 25%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 24%
Thigpen Trail
34.9 mi · 14%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.9 mi · 9%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
South Isabella Street
9.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

56.9 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 28m from Dunwoody
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Partly Sunny near Thomasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Thomasville?

The road trip is about 241 miles (387.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Dunwoody and 120.2 miles from Thomasville.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.67 one way or $67.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dunwoody and Partly Sunny near Thomasville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 215.85 mi (347.38 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population18,742
Coordinates30.8365800, -83.9787800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Thomasville (-83.97878, 30.83658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.19 L · about $33.67
Round trip
$67.34
17 gal · 64.38 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.67 $67.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.65 $75.29
Premium $4.78 $40.61 $81.23
Diesel $5.62 $47.80 $95.61

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Thomasville. The current time is 12:18:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.