Origin
Duluth, GA
Night in Duluth on Sunday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duluth, GA to Dunwoody, GA
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duluth, GA
Tom Fisk
Dunwoody, GA
Thomas K
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Duluth to Dunwoody, you are facing a short 14.6-mile trek that connects two key areas in the Southeast. Expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you will not encounter any highway stretches, keeping your fuel costs to a budget-friendly $2. The journey is straightforward and efficient, serving as a practical connection between these Georgia communities. Since the entire drive takes less than half an hour, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.
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
7.3 miles from Duluth, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, so stay alert as you navigate the transition between Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Mount Vernon Road, and Buford Highway. You will find no highway segments here, meaning the pace remains steady rather than fast-paced. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, spanning 4.5 miles before you need to adjust your path. Because the route is entirely local, the experience is more about maneuvering through intersections than cruising at high speeds. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that demands your attention to turns throughout the journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 120 / West Lawrenceville Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (120 / West Lawrenceville Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (North Berkeley Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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120 / West Lawrenceville Street
Turn right onto 120 / West Lawrenceville Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Turn right onto US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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North Berkeley Lake Road
Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / right lanes.
5
3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip
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~15m in
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Spalding Drive
Turn left onto Spalding Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Buford Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Spalding Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Berkeley Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dunwoody Club Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Lawrenceville Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duluth, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
43 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 120
453 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Lawrenceville Street
3
Turn right onto US 23; GA 13
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Buford Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Berkeley Lake Road
Use the none / right lanes.
5
Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
7
Continue on GA 140
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the none lane.
8
Turn left onto Spalding Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Spalding Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Turn slight left onto Mount Vernon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Vernon Road
10
Turn right onto Dunwoody Club Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Dunwoody Club Drive
11
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Vernon Road
Use the none lane.
12
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 14.6-mile commute, you have the advantage of choosing your departure time without needing to worry about long-distance pacing or overnight logistics. With zero required stops, you can easily complete the drive in one go, though being mindful of local traffic patterns on these busy corridors is wise. Keep in mind that the route is exclusively local, so you will be navigating surface streets rather than open interstates. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to stay focused on your navigation while traversing the turn-heavy sections of Mount Vernon Road, as these local roads require frequent adjustments. Enjoy the simplicity of this short trip and the convenience of having your fuel budget capped at just $2.
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 7.3 miles from Duluth, GA, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.5 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 14.6 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.3 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
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 Duluth, 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 Duluth, GA
This is one driving day of about 14.6 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Duluth, 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 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for about 4.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.3 mi from Duluth, GA · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Duluth, 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
$2.34 one way
$4.67 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| premium | $4.78 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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
Night in Dunwoody on Sunday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Cleveland, TN
7 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
25 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
24m 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 Duluth, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 14.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Mount Vernon Road, Buford Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Duluth, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.34 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 14.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (120 / West Lawrenceville Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (North Berkeley Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Duluth, GA to Dunwoody, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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