How far is Monroe, GA from Dunwoody, GA?
The driving distance from Monroe, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
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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 03m.
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 Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Dunwoody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Dunwoody.
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Start on North Broad Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto US 78 West, GA 10 West: Atlanta
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
24 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Main Street East
2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street East
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Continue on Stone Mountain Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Stone Mountain Highway
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Continue on Stone Mountain Freeway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Stone Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattanooga, Lawrenceville Highway
160 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2996 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.5 mi · 9 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 Monroe and Dunwoody.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Stone Mountain Freeway
Continue on Stone Mountain Freeway
8.19 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Dunwoody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Dunwoody?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Snellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Monroe and 28 miles from Dunwoody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Dunwoody.
Stop Ideas Near Snellville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snellville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.79 km).
#1 Monroe
City in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 13,979 |
| Coordinates | 33.7948400, -83.7132300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
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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