How far is Thomasville, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.52 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.22 mi
27.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.22 mi
Kilometers
27.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.52 mi
Kilometers
36.25 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Dunwoody
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Druid Hills
GA

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Thomasville
10.4 mi
00h 15m
To Dunwoody
12.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moreland Avenue Southeast

    2577 ft · 57 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McDonough Boulevard Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McDonough Boulevard Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boulevard Southeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Boulevard Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Boulevard Northeast

    1221 ft · 36 sec · Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Irwin Street Northeast

    1766 ft · 53 sec · Irwin Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville

    890 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Connector

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    2870 ft · 45 sec · Turner McDonald Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody

    96 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast

    1338 ft · 30 sec · Abernathy Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    2634 ft · 1 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp 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 Thomasville 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 31%
Boulevard Southeast
2.86 mi · 13%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 12%
Downtown Connector
2.37 mi · 11%
McDonough Boulevard Southeast
1.32 mi · 6%
Abernathy Road
0.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

7.06 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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Druid Hills
00h 15m from Thomasville
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Thomasville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Thomasville and 12.1 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Thomasville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills

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 Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 4.8 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 4.8 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

73 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 17.22 mi (27.71 km).

Thomasville

#1 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population18,493
Coordinates33.6973300, -84.3496500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Moreland Avenue Southeast (-84.349633, 33.697329)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.54 $7.09
Premium $4.78 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $5.62 $4.50 $9.00

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomasville and Dunwoody. The current time is 01:35:14.

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.