How far is Vidalia, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Vidalia, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 188 miles (302.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
188 mi
03h 01m
Flight
163.19 mi
262.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.19 mi
Kilometers
262.63 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188 mi
Kilometers
302.55 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Sun, May 31, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Vidalia
Sun, May 31, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vidalia
2026-05-31T05:33
Arrive Dunwoody
Sun, May 31, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vidalia
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Vidalia
93.9 mi
01h 30m
To Dunwoody
94.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    30 m · 10 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McIntosh Street

    157 m · 17 sec · McIntosh Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Southwest Main Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto 1st Street

    62 m · 5 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mount Vernon Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto James Street

    8.9 mi · 10 min · James Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

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

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Cotillion Drive

    2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  21. 21

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vidalia 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 35%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 33%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi · 11%
Main Street
11.9 mi · 6%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 5%
James Street
8.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

65.2 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 30m from Vidalia
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Vidalia and 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 Vidalia to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 188 miles (302.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Vidalia and 94.1 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Vidalia and Chance Rain Showers near Dunwoody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vidalia and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 163.19 mi (262.63 km).

Vidalia

#1 Vidalia

City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population10,452
Coordinates32.2176900, -82.4134600
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-82.41345, 32.217706)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.11 L · about $26.26
Round trip
$52.52
13.26 gal · 50.22 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.26 $52.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.36 $58.73
Premium $4.78 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.62 $37.29 $74.57

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Vidalia and Dunwoody. The current time is 05:33:44.

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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.