How far is Milton, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Milton, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.08 mi
00h 38m
Flight
12.99 mi
20.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.99 mi
Kilometers
20.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.08 mi
Kilometers
27.48 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alpharetta
GA

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Milton
8.1 mi
00h 19m
To Dunwoody
8.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scotlandwell Place

    2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Thompson Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Thompson Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Redd Road

    2872 ft · 1 min · Redd Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopewell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hopewell Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hopewell Road

    28 m · 3 sec · Hopewell Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Hopewell Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Hopewell Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Canton Street

    122 m · 14 sec · Canton Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2314 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1226 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northridge Road

    599 ft · 15 sec · Northridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Roberts Drive

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Roberts Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    2388 ft · 1 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
5.86 mi · 34%
Hopewell Road
2.71 mi · 16%
Roberts Drive
2.12 mi · 12%
North Main Street
1.23 mi · 7%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.07 mi · 6%
South Thompson Road
0.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

5.86 mi · 00h 07m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpharetta
00h 19m from Milton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milton and Sunny near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Alpharetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Milton and 8.9 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Sunny near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Alpharetta

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

49 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

105 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.91 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population40,037
Coordinates34.1321600, -84.3006700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.300373, 34.132888)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.66 $5.31
Premium $4.78 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $5.62 $3.37 $6.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Dunwoody. The current time is 08:38:31.

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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.