Origin
College Park, GA
Night in College Park on Sunday
Local time
10:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, GA to Dunwoody, GA
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, GA
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Dunwoody, GA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 25.3 miles from College Park to Dunwoody, this straightforward trip across Georgia’s Southeast region typically takes about 37 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major thoroughfares, including the Downtown Connector, Main Street, and T Harvey Mathis Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is a budget-friendly transit option for commuters or travelers. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick visit, this route offers a practical connection between these two suburban hubs.
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
12.6 miles from College Park, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between dense urban traffic and more fluid segments. With a highway share of 53 percent, you will spend roughly half your time on faster-paced roads, while the remainder involves navigating local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.1 miles along T Harvey Mathis Parkway, which provides a brief moment of consistency amidst the changing road types. The overall character of the drive is functional rather than scenic, moving you efficiently through the region. You will notice the rhythm of the trip shift as you move from the initial parkway stretches into the tighter, more localized connections closer to your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
T Harvey Mathis Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 25.3 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: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
12.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
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I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
9
15 mi into trip
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~21m in
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GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
7
22.6 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the exit toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs
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.
Toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs
7
23.5 mi into trip
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~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dunwoody
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Dunwoody
Towns Along This Route
Between College Park, GA and Dunwoody, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Macon, Atlanta Airport, Cumming and Sandy Springs.
Atlanta
4.7 mi in
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~7m
Macon
4.7 mi in
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~7m
Atlanta Airport
4.7 mi in
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~7m
Cumming
15 mi in
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~21m
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via GA 400
Sandy Springs
22.6 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Langford Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on Harvard Avenue
44 ft
·
3 sec
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Harvard Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto GA 154
195 ft
·
3 sec
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Knotts Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward GA 166 East
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto GA 166
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Langford Parkway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
521 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Downtown, Atlanta, Macon, Atlanta Airport
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Downtown Atlanta
8
Merge onto I 75; I 85
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on GA 400
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the none / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
314 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Dunwoody
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Abernathy Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Vernon Road
Use the none lane.
18
Turn sharp left
90 ft
·
2 sec
19
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 37-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding when you decide to head out. Since there are no scheduled stops required for this 25.3-mile trip, you can drive straight through without worrying about long-distance fatigue or extensive planning. Keep in mind that the route relies on the Downtown Connector, so checking live traffic conditions before you depart is a smart way to avoid potential congestion. Budgeting $4 for fuel makes this an economical trip, allowing you to focus on timing your departure to miss peak rush hour traffic. Prioritize a steady pace through the transition points where the road changes from the Parkway to local streets to ensure a smooth arrival in Dunwoody.
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 12.6 miles from College Park, GA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.1 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 25.3 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.6 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunwoody, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving College Park, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 College Park, GA
This is one driving day of about 25.3 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from College Park, 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 T Harvey Mathis Parkway for about 7.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.6 mi from College Park, GA · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.6 miles from College Park, 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
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.78 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Dunwoody, GA
Night in Dunwoody on Sunday
Local time
10:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from College Park, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 25.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are T Harvey Mathis Parkway, Downtown Connector, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from College Park, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.05 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 25.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between College Park, GA and Dunwoody, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Macon, Atlanta Airport, Cumming and Sandy Springs.
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