Origin
Cusseta, GA
Evening in Cusseta on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cusseta, GA to Dunwoody, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
138.1 mi
222 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cusseta, GA
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Dunwoody, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cusseta, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway, Martha Berry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.8 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.60 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69 miles from Cusseta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Cusseta, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.8 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 around 11.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 138.1 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 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.1 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 127.8 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
6
125.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
|
I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
9
127.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
|
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
135.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m 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
136.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cusseta, GA and Dunwoody, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta and Cumming.
Atlanta
11.1 mi in
|
~15m
Cumming
127.8 mi in
|
~2h 26m
|
via GA 400
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 58.8 mi | 1h 5m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 49.2 mi | 53m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cusseta, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on McNaughton Street
153 ft
·
8 sec
·
McNaughton Street
2
Turn right onto Old Georgia Highway 137
169 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old Georgia Highway 137
3
Turn straight onto Broad Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
4
Turn right onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
7
Continue on I 185
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 85
59 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the 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
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 right lane.
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
18
Turn sharp left
90 ft
·
2 sec
19
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
20
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69 miles from Cusseta, GA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Cusseta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Cusseta, GA
This is one driving day of about 138.1 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Cusseta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 58.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69 mi from Cusseta, GA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69 miles from Cusseta, 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
$21.60 one way
$43.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.61 | $47.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.49 | $60.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.50 | $6.63 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Evening in Dunwoody on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 42m 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 Cusseta, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway, Martha Berry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69 miles from Cusseta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.60 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 138.1 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: at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.1 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 127.8 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cusseta, GA and Dunwoody, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta and Cumming.
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