How far is Dunwoody, GA from Vidalia, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Vidalia, GA is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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
187.92 mi
03h 37m
Flight
163.19 mi
262.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.19 mi
Kilometers
262.63 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.92 mi
Kilometers
302.42 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vidalia
Sun, May 31, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Sun, May 31, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-05-31T06:42
Arrive Vidalia
Sun, May 31, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:44 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

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Dunwoody
94 mi
01h 48m
To Vidalia
94 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
66.7 mi · 35%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 32%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.9 mi · 11%
Macon
12.3 mi · 7%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.57 mi · 1%
I 675 South
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

65.6 mi · 01h 11m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 48m from Dunwoody
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dunwoody and Chance Rain Showers near Vidalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Dunwoody and 94 miles from Vidalia.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dunwoody and Chance Rain Showers near Vidalia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Vidalia. Straight-line distance: 163.19 mi (262.63 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Vidalia

City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population10,452
Coordinates32.2176900, -82.4134600
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Vidalia (-82.41346, 32.21769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.1 L · about $26.26
Round trip
$52.52
13.26 gal · 50.2 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.26 $52.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.36 $58.73
Premium $4.78 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.62 $37.29 $74.57

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Vidalia. The current time is 06:42:13.

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.