How far is Wilmington Island, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Wilmington Island, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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
273.32 mi
05h 12m
Flight
236.55 mi
380.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.55 mi
Kilometers
380.69 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.32 mi
Kilometers
439.86 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington Island
Sat, Apr 18, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington Island
2026-04-18T06:23
Arrive Dunwoody
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington Island
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Wilmington Island
136.6 mi
02h 36m
To Dunwoody
136.7 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington Island and Dunwoody.

  1. 1

    Start on Wigmore Court

    141 m · 22 sec · Wigmore Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wigmore Road

    102 m · 16 sec · Wigmore Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gloucester Road

    718 ft · 27 sec · Gloucester Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Olde Towne Road

    1525 ft · 59 sec · Olde Towne Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Penn Waller Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Penn Waller Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1770 ft · 42 sec · Bee Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 37th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    140 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    3120 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    163.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  19. 19

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

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Cotillion Drive

    2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  23. 23

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington Island 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
164 mi · 60%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 23%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi · 8%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
3.53 mi · 1%
East 37th Street
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

164 mi · 02h 56m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
236.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
02h 36m from Wilmington Island
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington Island 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 Wilmington Island to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Wilmington Island and 136.7 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.18 one way or $76.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington Island and Mostly Sunny near Dunwoody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington Island and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 236.55 mi (380.69 km).

Wilmington Island

#1 Wilmington Island

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Population15,138
Coordinates32.0035500, -80.9737200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington Island (-80.97372, 32.00355)
End: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.51 L · about $38.18
Round trip
$76.37
19.28 gal · 73.02 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.18 $76.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.70 $85.39
Premium $4.78 $46.06 $92.12
Diesel $5.62 $54.22 $108.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington Island and Dunwoody. The current time is 06:23:29.

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.