How far is Flowery Branch, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Flowery Branch, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.7 mi
00h 41m
Flight
28.66 mi
46.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.7 mi
Kilometers
57.46 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Tue, May 12, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flowery Branch
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Dunwoody
Tue, May 12, 8:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flowery Branch
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Flowery Branch
17.8 mi
00h 20m
To Dunwoody
17.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flowery Branch and Dunwoody.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    1067 ft · 52 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phil Neikro Boulevard

    2857 ft · 57 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Spout Springs Road

    989 ft · 20 sec · Spout Springs Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 985 South, US 23 South

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Lanier Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Cotillion Drive

    2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
27.9 mi · 78%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.27 mi · 6%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.54 mi · 4%
North Shallowford Road
0.84 mi · 2%
I 285 West Bypass
0.63 mi · 2%
Phil Neikro Boulevard
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

11.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 20m from Flowery Branch
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flowery Branch and Mostly Sunny near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flowery Branch to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Flowery Branch and 17.9 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flowery Branch and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 28.66 mi (46.13 km).

Flowery Branch

#1 Flowery Branch

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,778
Coordinates34.1851000, -83.9251800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-83.925045, 34.185022)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.99
Round trip
$9.98
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.99 $9.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.58 $11.16
Premium $4.78 $6.02 $12.04
Diesel $5.62 $7.09 $14.17

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Flowery Branch and Dunwoody. The current time is 19:30:40.

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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.