How far is Dunwoody, GA from Toccoa, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Toccoa, GA is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.59 mi
01h 41m
Flight
71.95 mi
115.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.95 mi
Kilometers
115.79 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.59 mi
Kilometers
137.75 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toccoa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Toccoa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Gainesville
GA

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

From Dunwoody
42.8 mi
00h 50m
To Toccoa
42.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1867 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Currahee Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West Currahee Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Currahee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 28%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
21.8 mi · 26%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 19%
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 15%
West Currahee Street
3.29 mi · 4%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gainesville
00h 50m from Dunwoody
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Toccoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Dunwoody and 42.8 miles from Toccoa.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Toccoa.

Stop Ideas Near Gainesville

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

2 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

55 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

101 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Toccoa. Straight-line distance: 71.95 mi (115.79 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Toccoa

#2 Toccoa

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

Population8,300
Coordinates34.5773200, -83.3323900
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Toccoa (-83.33239, 34.57732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.96
Round trip
$23.92
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.96 $23.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.38 $26.75
Premium $4.78 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.62 $16.98 $33.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Toccoa. The current time is 03:36:12.

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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.