Trip from Athens, GA to Dunwoody, GA

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

61.8 mi

99 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 23m

8 AM

1h 36m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 26m

3 PM

1h 28m

5 PM

1h 35m

8 PM

1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Athens, GA

Efrem Efre

Dunwoody, GA

Thomas K

Trip Overview

The drive from Athens, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on University Parkway, I 85, Outer Loop 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.2 miles on University Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

30.9 miles from Athens, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 61.8 miles, with most of the trip on University Parkway and I 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.2 miles on University Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

University Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,130 ft 746 ft

Total Climb

724 ft

Total Descent

347 ft

Highest Point

1,130 ft

~61.8 mi in

Elevation Range

384 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on University Parkway and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 61.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 18 Toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway,...

5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 10, US 78 Bus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward GA 10, US 78 Bus

55.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 95B Toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingh...

55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 30 Toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford...

Towns Along This Route

Between Athens, GA and Dunwoody, GA, road signs point toward Monroe and Birmingham.

Monroe

5.7 mi in | ~9m

Birmingham

55.2 mi in | ~1h 10m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
University Parkway	35.2 mi	43m
I 85	9 mi	9m
Outer Loop 10	3.2 mi	3m
Atlanta Highway	2.3 mi	4m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	2.3 mi	2m
Prince Avenue	2.1 mi	4m
Chamblee Dunwoody Road	1.5 mi	3m
Monroe Highway	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: University Parkway — 35.2 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Athens, GA and Dunwoody, GA.

Start on North Lumpkin Street

101 ft · 6 sec · North Lumpkin Street

Turn right onto West Dougherty Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Dougherty Street

Continue on Prince Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · Prince Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward GA 10 Loop South Use the left lane.

Merge onto GA 10 Loop

3.2 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 18 Toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

268 ft · 6 sec

Toward GA 10, US 78 Bus

Turn right onto US 78 Business; GA 10

2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn slight left onto US 78 Business; GA 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · Monroe Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 29 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 29; GA 8; GA 316

35 mi · 43 min · University Parkway

Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward I 85 South: Atlanta

Merge onto I 85

9.0 mi · 9 min · I 85

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 95B Toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 285

2.3 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 30 Toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Cotillion Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

404 ft · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Turn left

90 ft · 2 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn right

79 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 30.9 miles from Athens, GA, or about 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 61.8 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.9 miles or 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunwoody, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Athens, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Athens, GA

This is one driving day of about 61.8 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Athens, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on University Parkway for about 35.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.9 mi from Athens, GA · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, SC

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cleveland, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cleveland, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Athens, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dunwoody, GA

The final approach into Dunwoody, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dunwoody, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.89 one way

$19.78 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$10.78	$21.55
premium	$4.78	$11.63	$23.25
diesel	$5.64	$13.73	$27.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.5	$6.49	$2.97
Efficient EV	15.5	$5.41	$2.47
EV Truck/SUV	24.7	$8.65	$3.96

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 14 hours ago

Origin

Athens, GA

Night in Athens on Sunday

Local time

10:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

SE 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 5:07AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 4:03AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Dunwoody, GA

Night in Dunwoody on Sunday

Local time

10:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

SE 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 5:07AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 4:03AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Along the Route

63°F

Greenville, SC

31 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Athens, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are University Parkway, I 85, Outer Loop 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.9 miles from Athens, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Athens, GA and Dunwoody, GA, road signs point toward Monroe and Birmingham.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 746 ft to 1,130 ft elevation with about 724 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Athens, GA to Dunwoody, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Dunwoody, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Dunwoody, GA

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Very similar conditions

1h 23m on the road

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