How far is Folkston, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Folkston, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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
304.27 mi
04h 47m
Flight
254.35 mi
409.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.35 mi
Kilometers
409.34 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.27 mi
Kilometers
489.67 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Sat, May 30, 4:10 PM EDT
Return by in Folkston
Sat, May 30, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Folkston
2026-05-30T11:22
Arrive Dunwoody
Sat, May 30, 4:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Folkston
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
Vienna
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States of America

From Folkston
151.1 mi
02h 23m
To Dunwoody
153.1 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Magnolia Street

    67 m · 11 sec · Magnolia Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Love Street

    79 m · 17 sec · Love Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Okefenokee Drive

    3179 ft · 1 min · Okefenokee Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross

    32.2 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 41 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  28. 28

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

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Cotillion Drive

    2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  32. 32

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  33. 33

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 41 North
93 mi · 31%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 21%
Albany Highway
62.4 mi · 21%
US 1 North
32.2 mi · 11%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi · 7%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 41 North

Take the ramp right

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
254.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
02h 23m from Folkston
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Folkston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Folkston and 153.1 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.54 one way or $85.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Folkston and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 254.35 mi (409.34 km).

Folkston

#1 Folkston

City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States

Population5,043
Coordinates30.8309500, -82.0113100
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Magnolia Street (-82.011048, 30.83101)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.64 L · about $42.54
Round trip
$85.08
21.48 gal · 81.28 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.54 $85.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.57 $95.13
Premium $4.78 $51.32 $102.63
Diesel $5.62 $60.40 $120.80

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Folkston and Dunwoody. The current time is 11:22:57.

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.