How far is Thomaston, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

Fastest route

The distance from Thomaston, Georgia 30286 to Dunwoody, Georgia is approximately 80.5 miles (129.5 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 2 hours and 6 minutes. The suggested route is via US-19 N.

Directions

  1. 🚗 Head west on W Main St toward S Church St.
  2. 🚗 Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Church St.
  3. 🚗 Turn left onto W Gordon St.
  4. 🚗 Turn left onto S Center St.
  5. 🚗 Continue straight onto N Center St.
  6. 🚗 Continue onto US-19 N/N Church St. Pass by Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (on the left in 14.8 mi).
  7. 🚗 Turn left onto US-19 N/US-41 BYP N/US Hwy 41 N. Continue to follow US-19 N/US Hwy 41 N.
  8. 🚗 Keep right to continue on US-19 N/Tara Blvd/US Hwy 41 N. Pass by Public Storage (on the right in 8.9 mi).
  9. 🚗 Continue straight onto Tara Blvd.
  10. 🚗 Take the ramp on the left onto I-75 N.
  11. 🚗 Keep left to continue on I-75 N/I-85 N.
  12. 🚗 Use the left lanes to take exit 251B for I-85 N toward GA-400/Greenville.
  13. 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 87 for GA-400 N toward Buckhead/Cumming.
  14. 🚗 Continue onto GA-400 N/US-19 N.
  15. 🚗 Take exit 5 for Abernathy Rd toward Dunwoody/Sandy Springs.
  16. 🚗 Keep right at the fork and merge onto Abernathy Rd NE.
  17. 🚗 Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Mount Vernon Hwy.
  18. 🚗 Continue onto Mt Vernon Rd.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan your trip ahead of time to account for any potential traffic delays along the route.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey, especially if you're traveling a long distance.
  • 📱 Use a reliable navigation app or GPS device to assist you during the trip.
  • 🍴 Pack some snacks and water for the road to keep yourself refreshed.
  • 🚦 Observe traffic signs and signals, and drive safely within the speed limits.
  • 🚧 Be aware of any road construction or detours that may affect your route.
  • 🚗 Take regular breaks during the journey to rest and stretch your legs.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.8 mi
01h 44m
Flight
73.1 mi
117.65 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.1 mi
Kilometers
117.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.8 mi
Kilometers
147.73 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Wed, Apr 22, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in Thomaston
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomaston
2026-04-22T17:18
Arrive Dunwoody
Wed, Apr 22, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomaston
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
Lovejoy
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Thomaston
40.3 mi
00h 52m
To Dunwoody
51.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    53 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    88 m · 14 sec · South Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    91 m · 15 sec · West Gordon Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard

    2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    2870 ft · 45 sec · Turner McDonald Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody

    96 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast

    1338 ft · 30 sec · Abernathy Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    2634 ft · 1 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left

    28 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomaston 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zebulon Road
20.2 mi · 22%
I 75 North
15.5 mi · 17%
North Church Street
15.2 mi · 17%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 8%
Griffin Street
2.96 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Church Street

Merge slight left onto North Church Street

14.8 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovejoy
00h 52m from Thomaston
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Thomaston and Sunny near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Lovejoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Thomaston and 51.5 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Thomaston and Sunny near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Lovejoy

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

104 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 73.1 mi (117.65 km).

Thomaston

#1 Thomaston

City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,770
Coordinates32.8881900, -84.3265900
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.326584, 32.887996)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.26 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.67
6.48 gal · 24.52 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.83 $25.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.78 $15.48 $30.96
Diesel $5.62 $18.22 $36.44

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomaston and Dunwoody. The current time is 17:18:59.

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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.