How far is Perry, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Perry, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.73 mi
02h 01m
Flight
108.56 mi
174.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.56 mi
Kilometers
174.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.73 mi
Kilometers
195.9 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perry
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perry
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jenkinsburg
GA

City in Butts County, Georgia, United States

From Perry
60.8 mi
01h 00m
To Dunwoody
60.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Perry and Dunwoody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ball Street

    3130 ft · 2 min · Ball Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    137 m · 14 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sam Nunn Boulevard

    2482 ft · 1 min · Sam Nunn Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

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

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Cotillion Drive

    2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perry 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 54%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi · 17%
I-75 North
19.8 mi · 16%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 8%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.54 mi · 1%
North Shallowford Road
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenkinsburg
01h 00m from Perry
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Perry and Sunny near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Perry and 60.9 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

62 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perry and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 108.56 mi (174.71 km).

Perry

#1 Perry

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

Population18,845
Coordinates32.4582100, -83.7315700
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.731507, 32.45808)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.26 L · about $17.03
Round trip
$34.06
8.6 gal · 32.52 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.03 $34.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.04 $38.09
Premium $4.78 $20.55 $41.09
Diesel $5.62 $24.18 $48.37

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 Perry and Dunwoody. The current time is 06:45:46.

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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.