How far is Stone Mountain, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Stone Mountain, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
18.43 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.42 mi
21.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.42 mi
Kilometers
21.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.43 mi
Kilometers
29.66 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Sun, May 3, 1:09 PM EDT
Return by in Stone Mountain
Sun, May 3, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stone Mountain
2026-05-03T12:44
Arrive Dunwoody
Sun, May 3, 1:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stone Mountain
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
Tucker
GA

Census-designated place, Georgia, USA

From Stone Mountain
8.6 mi
00h 12m
To Dunwoody
9.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stone Mountain and Dunwoody.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mountain Street

    40 m · 9 sec · East Mountain Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1298 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SR 8 CONN

    1.2 km · 1 min · SR 8 CONN

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 78 West, GA 410 West: Atlanta

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattanooga, Lawrenceville Highway

    160 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2996 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

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

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Cotillion Drive

    2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stone Mountain 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.48 mi · 41%
Stone Mountain Freeway
2.52 mi · 14%
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.78 mi · 10%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.54 mi · 8%
North Shallowford Road
0.84 mi · 5%
SR 8 CONN
0.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

7.48 mi · 00h 09m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tucker
00h 12m from Stone Mountain
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stone Mountain and Clear near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stone Mountain to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Tucker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Stone Mountain and 9.8 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stone Mountain and Clear near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Tucker

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tucker and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11.1 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tucker.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

115 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stone Mountain and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.59 km).

Stone Mountain

#1 Stone Mountain

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Population6,312
Coordinates33.8081600, -84.1702000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mountain Street (-84.170201, 33.808168)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.88 $5.76
Premium $4.78 $3.11 $6.21
Diesel $5.62 $3.66 $7.31

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Stone Mountain and Dunwoody. The current time is 12:44:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.