How far is Jackson, GA from Dunwoody, GA?
The driving distance from Jackson, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clayton County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Dunwoody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Dunwoody.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2527 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brookwood Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Brookwood Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Brookwood Avenue
9.4 mi · 14 min · Brookwood Avenue
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
3160 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North
1473 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi · 24 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 Jackson and Dunwoody.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Dunwoody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Dunwoody?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Jackson and 34.3 miles from Dunwoody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Dunwoody.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
City of Stonecrest
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 49.77 mi (80.1 km).
#1 Jackson
County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,332 |
| Coordinates | 33.2945700, -83.9660200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: (-84.334674, 33.9462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.94 | $25.87 |
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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