Origin
DeKalb County, GA
Late night in DeKalb County on Saturday
Local time
1:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DeKalb County, GA to Dunwoody, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeKalb County, GA
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Dunwoody, GA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 15.7-mile drive from DeKalb County to Dunwoody, GA, is a quick 25-minute trip perfect for a single day. With no highway driving and a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical option. You'll navigate primarily along local roads like Chamblee Dunwoody Road and North Shallowford Road, making it a less about speed and more about reaching your destination efficiently within the Southeast region. This is a short enough excursion that an overnight stay isn't necessary, offering flexibility in your day's plans.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 15.7-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 10.3 miles along the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, which will likely feel more like a busy arterial road than a true highway. The route transitions between various local streets, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed as you make your way through suburban Georgia. This isn't a route for cruising; it's about direct navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near GA 10 / Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (GA 10 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GA 10 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto GA 10 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 285 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 North
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge onto I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~17m 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...
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Shallowford Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Durham Park Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cotillion Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Camp Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kensington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeKalb County, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on Durham Park Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durham Park Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kensington Road
3
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Camp Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Camp Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Camp Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Camp Road
6
Turn right onto GA 10
227 ft
·
3 sec
·
Memorial Drive
7
Continue on GA 10
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Memorial Drive
8
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 North
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 285
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Continue on Cotillion Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cotillion Drive
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Shallowford Road
13
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
404 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Way
14
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
15
Turn left
90 ft
·
2 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Dunwoody on Saturday
Local time
1:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
25m 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 DeKalb County, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 15.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Chamblee Dunwoody Road, North Shallowford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from DeKalb County, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (GA 10 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from DeKalb County, GA to Dunwoody, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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