How far is St. Marys, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from St. Marys, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 357.9 miles (576 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
357.93 mi
06h 38m
Flight
275.39 mi
443.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.39 mi
Kilometers
443.2 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.93 mi
Kilometers
576.03 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Wed, Apr 15, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in St. Marys
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Marys
2026-04-15T14:59
Arrive Dunwoody
Wed, Apr 15, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Marys
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Nunez
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From St. Marys
179 mi
03h 19m
To Dunwoody
178.9 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Marys and Dunwoody.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hall Street

    24 m · 9 sec · West Hall Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Osborne Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Osborne Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kingsland Saint Marys Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East King Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East King Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: I 95 North

    2798 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  14. 14

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

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  16. 16

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

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Cotillion Drive

    2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  20. 20

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 44%
I 95 North
95.5 mi · 27%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 17%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi · 6%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 3%
Osborne Street
3.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

156 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.5 mi
275.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
03h 19m from St. Marys
Leave By
10:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Marys and Sunny near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Marys to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 357.9 miles (576 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179 miles from St. Marys and 178.9 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.03 one way or $100.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Marys and Sunny near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Marys and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 275.39 mi (443.2 km).

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#1 St. Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population17,968
Coordinates30.7305100, -81.5464900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Marys (-81.54649, 30.73051)
End: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.63 gal
47.81 L · about $50.03
Round trip
$100.05
25.26 gal · 95.62 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.5 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $50.03 $100.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.94 $111.88
Premium $4.78 $60.35 $120.69
Diesel $5.62 $71.03 $142.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Marys and Dunwoody. The current time is 14:59:08.

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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.