How far is Hinesville, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Hinesville, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
255.94 mi
04h 01m
Flight
215.12 mi
346.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.12 mi
Kilometers
346.2 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.94 mi
Kilometers
411.89 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hinesville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinesville
2026-04-18T05:52
Arrive Dunwoody
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hinesville
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
Allentown
GA

Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Hinesville
129.9 mi
02h 00m
To Dunwoody
126 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1118 ft · 34 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Oglethorpe Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Oglethorpe Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Sunbury Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Old Sunbury Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 16 West: Macon

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

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

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Cotillion Drive

    2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  21. 21

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinesville 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
124 mi · 49%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 24%
Old Sunbury Road
22.6 mi · 9%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi · 8%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
West Oglethorpe Highway
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

124 mi · 02h 13m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
215.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
02h 00m from Hinesville
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hinesville 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 Hinesville to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Hinesville and 126 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.77 one way or $71.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinesville and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 215.12 mi (346.2 km).

Hinesville

#1 Hinesville

City in and the county seat of Liberty County, Georgia, United States

Population34,085
Coordinates31.8468800, -81.5959500
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.595986, 31.846885)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.19 L · about $35.77
Round trip
$71.54
18.06 gal · 68.38 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.77 $71.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.99 $79.99
Premium $4.78 $43.15 $86.29
Diesel $5.62 $50.78 $101.57

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinesville and Dunwoody. The current time is 05:52:28.

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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.