How far is Waynesboro, GA from Dunwoody, GA?
The driving distance from Waynesboro, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesboro and Dunwoody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro and Dunwoody.
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Start on Liberty Street
23 m · 7 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway
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Turn right onto Thomson Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Continue on Jones Circle
2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.3 mi · 18 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
1509 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Cotillion Drive
2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive
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Turn right onto North Shallowford Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road
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Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way
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Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road
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Turn left
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesboro and Dunwoody.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro to Dunwoody?
The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Waynesboro and 82.4 miles from Dunwoody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waynesboro and Mostly Sunny near Dunwoody.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensboro.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 146.1 mi (235.12 km).
#1 Waynesboro
City in Burke County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,388 |
| Coordinates | 33.0898700, -82.0156700 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.01 | $46.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.68 | $65.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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