How far is Suwanee, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Suwanee, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
20.28 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.75 mi
26.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.28 mi
Kilometers
32.64 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Wed, May 13, 4:02 PM EDT
Return by in Suwanee
Wed, May 13, 4:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suwanee
2026-05-13T15:29
Arrive Dunwoody
Wed, May 13, 4:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Suwanee
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
Berkeley Lake
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

From Suwanee
10 mi
00h 16m
To Dunwoody
10.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buford Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Buford Highway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buford Highway

    34 m · 2 sec · Buford Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Buford Highway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Buford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    2965 ft · 1 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Spalding Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Spalding Drive

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Mount Vernon Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Vernon Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Club Drive

    1117 ft · 24 sec · Dunwoody Club Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mount Vernon Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suwanee 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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buford Highway
7.68 mi · 38%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4.45 mi · 22%
Mount Vernon Road
2.89 mi · 14%
Holcomb Bridge Road
2.11 mi · 10%
Spalding Drive
1.91 mi · 9%
North Berkeley Lake Road
0.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Buford Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Buford Highway

7.63 mi · 00h 12m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkeley Lake
00h 16m from Suwanee
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Suwanee and Mostly Sunny near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Berkeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Suwanee and 10.3 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Suwanee and Mostly Sunny near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Lake

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

47 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

103 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suwanee and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.95 km).

Suwanee

#1 Suwanee

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Population21,803
Coordinates34.0514900, -84.0713000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Buford Highway (-84.070979, 34.051265)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.70
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.85 $5.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.78 $3.44 $6.88
Diesel $5.62 $4.05 $8.10

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Suwanee and Dunwoody. The current time is 15:29:26.

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.