How far is Dunwoody, GA from Waycross, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Waycross, GA is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
267.77 mi
05h 12m
Flight
221.16 mi
355.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.16 mi
Kilometers
355.93 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.77 mi
Kilometers
430.93 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waycross
Mon, May 25, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Mon, May 25, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-05-24T22:02
Arrive Waycross
Mon, May 25, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Dunwoody
134 mi
02h 36m
To Waycross
133.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tift Avenue South

    1175 ft · 38 sec · Tift Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Street East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street East

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fulford Road

    2525 ft · 58 sec · Fulford Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Church Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 35%
5th Street East
66.2 mi · 25%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.9 mi · 8%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
Albany Avenue
4.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

93.3 mi · 01h 40m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
221.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
02h 36m from Dunwoody
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunwoody and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waycross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Dunwoody and 133.8 miles from Waycross.

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

The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.43 one way or $74.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunwoody and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waycross.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Waycross. Straight-line distance: 221.16 mi (355.93 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Waycross

City in Ware County, Georgia, United States

Population13,466
Coordinates31.2136800, -82.3557000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Waycross (-82.3557, 31.21368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.77 L · about $37.43
Round trip
$74.86
18.9 gal · 71.54 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.43 $74.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.85 $83.71
Premium $4.78 $45.15 $90.30
Diesel $5.62 $53.15 $106.29

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Waycross. The current time is 22:02:41.

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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.