How far is North Druid Hills, GA from Dunwoody, GA?
The driving distance from North Druid Hills, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Halfway Point
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City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Druid Hills and Dunwoody.
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Start on the route
76 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Lavista Road Northeast
3178 ft · 1 min · Lavista Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Clairmont Road Northeast
5 mi · 9 min · Clairmont Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Peachtree Boulevard
1255 ft · 28 sec · Peachtree Boulevard
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Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
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Continue on Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
3.7 mi · 8 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road
1466 ft · 45 sec · Mount Vernon Road
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Turn sharp 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 North Druid Hills 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.
Clairmont Road Northeast
Turn left onto Clairmont Road Northeast
5.03 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Druid Hills and Chance 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 North Druid Hills to Dunwoody?
The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Chamblee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from North Druid Hills and 5.4 miles from Dunwoody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Druid Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunwoody.
Stop Ideas Near Chamblee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamblee.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Druid Hills and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 9.03 mi (14.53 km).
#1 North Druid Hills
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 18,947 |
| Coordinates | 33.8167700, -84.3132600 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
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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