How far is Sylvester, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Sylvester, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
192.46 mi
02h 58m
Flight
169.37 mi
272.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.37 mi
Kilometers
272.57 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.46 mi
Kilometers
309.73 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Fri, May 1, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Sylvester
Fri, May 1, 6:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvester
2026-05-01T12:29
Arrive Dunwoody
Fri, May 1, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylvester
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Sylvester
94 mi
01h 29m
To Dunwoody
98.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Franklin Street

    138 m · 18 sec · East Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1947 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashburn Highway

    549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto GA 300 North

    2206 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 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 Sylvester 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 34%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 30%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 14%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi · 11%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 5%
GA 300 North
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
169.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 29m from Sylvester
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sylvester and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Sylvester and 98.4 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sylvester and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dunwoody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvester and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 169.37 mi (272.57 km).

Sylvester

#1 Sylvester

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

Population5,690
Coordinates31.5309200, -83.8369300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-83.836947, 31.530601)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.71 L · about $26.90
Round trip
$53.79
13.58 gal · 51.42 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.90 $53.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.07 $60.15
Premium $4.78 $32.44 $64.89
Diesel $5.62 $38.19 $76.37

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sylvester and Dunwoody. The current time is 12:29:45.

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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.