How far is Dunwoody, GA from Tucker, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Tucker, GA is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.23 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.25 mi
14.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.25 mi
Kilometers
14.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.23 mi
Kilometers
18.07 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucker
Tue, May 5, 4:32 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Tue, May 5, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-05-05T16:13
Arrive Tucker
Tue, May 5, 4:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Doraville
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Dunwoody
5.6 mi
00h 09m
To Tucker
5.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 236: Lavista Road, Tucker

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lavista Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Lavista Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fellowship Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Fellowship Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fellowship Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.71 mi · 51%
Lavista Road
1.9 mi · 17%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.57 mi · 14%
North Shallowford Road
0.85 mi · 8%
Savoy Drive
0.46 mi · 4%
I 285 East
0.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

5.71 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 09m from Dunwoody
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Tucker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Dunwoody and 5.6 miles from Tucker.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Tucker.

Stop Ideas Near Doraville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Doraville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.5 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doraville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Tucker. Straight-line distance: 9.25 mi (14.88 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Tucker

Census-designated place, Georgia, USA

Population36,857
Coordinates33.8545500, -84.2171400
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Tucker (-84.21714, 33.85455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.58 $3.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.77 $3.54
Premium $4.78 $1.91 $3.82
Diesel $5.62 $2.25 $4.50

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Tucker. The current time is 16:13:45.

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.