Origin
Covington, GA
Night in Covington on Sunday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, GA to Dunwoody, GA
Drive Time
48m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
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6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covington, GA
Mr. Location Scout
Dunwoody, GA
Thomas K
Trip Overview
The drive from Covington, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monticello Street Southwest, Washington Street Southwest, Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.98 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
21.8 miles from Covington, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 43.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monticello Street Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Covington, GA to Dunwoody, GA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Covington, GA to Dunwoody, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pace Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 278 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Monticello Street Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
2
Turn straight onto Monticello Street Southwest
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Monticello Street Southwest
3
Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street Southwest
4
Keep slight left to continue on Church Street
305 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
5
Continue on Pace Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pace Street
6
Turn left onto Highway 278 Northwest
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 278 Northwest
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Atlanta
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 West: Atlanta
8
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
10
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11
Take the exit slight right toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
12
Continue on Cotillion Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cotillion Drive
13
Turn right onto North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Shallowford Road
14
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
404 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Way
15
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
16
Turn left
92 ft
·
3 sec
17
Turn right
79 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at your 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 21.8 miles from Covington, GA, or about 24m into the drive.
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 43.6 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.8 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
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 Covington, 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 Covington, GA
This is one driving day of about 43.6 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Covington, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Covington, GA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Covington, 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
$6.98 one way
$13.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.60 | $15.21 |
| premium | $4.78 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
10:31 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
29 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
48m 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 Covington, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monticello Street Southwest, Washington Street Southwest, Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Covington, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.98 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.
The drive from Covington, GA to Dunwoody, GA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Covington, GA to Dunwoody, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Covington, GA to Dunwoody, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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