How far is Ellenwood, MD from Dunwoody, GA?
The driving distance from Ellenwood, MD to Dunwoody, GA is about 609.9 miles (981.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 519 miles (835.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellenwood and Dunwoody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellenwood and Dunwoody.
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Start on the route
46 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Horseshoe Drive
1006 ft · 47 sec · Horseshoe Drive
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Turn right onto Prince Charles Drive
1346 ft · 1 min · Prince Charles Drive
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Turn right onto Charles Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Charles Street
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Turn left onto Crain Highway
14.8 mi · 21 min · Crain Highway
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Continue on James Madison Parkway
17.1 mi · 23 min · James Madison Parkway
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Continue on James Madison Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · James Madison Memorial Bridge
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Continue on A.P. Hill Boulevard
11.3 mi · 15 min · A.P. Hill Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Broaddus Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broaddus Avenue
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Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard
2727 ft · 58 sec · Rogers Clark Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bowling Green Bypass
716 ft · 11 sec · Bowling Green Bypass
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Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard
9.8 mi · 13 min · Rogers Clark Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
24 mi · 31 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
84.4 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right
44.1 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
298.4 mi · 5 hr 38 min
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Keep slight right
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
2431 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
1509 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Cotillion Drive
2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive
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Turn right onto North Shallowford Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road
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Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way
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Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road
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Turn left
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellenwood and Dunwoody.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 85 Business South
Keep slight left
298 mi · 05h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Ellenwood and Sunny near Dunwoody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellenwood to Dunwoody?
The road trip is about 609.9 miles (981.6 km) and usually takes 11h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 304.8 miles from Ellenwood and 305.2 miles from Dunwoody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 519 miles (835.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $85.11 one way or $170.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellenwood and Sunny near Dunwoody.
Stop Ideas Near Trinity
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trinity.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellenwood and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 519.04 mi (835.31 km).
#1 Ellenwood
Ellenwood is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5217900, -76.9413600 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 982 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $85.11 | $170.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $98.39 | $196.78 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $105.30 | $210.59 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $135.62 | $271.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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