Origin
Dunwoody, GA
Afternoon in Dunwoody on Saturday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Bremen, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunwoody, GA
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Bremen, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Bremen, GA covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tom Murphy Freeway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, US 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 59 miles, with most of the trip on Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The longest continuous stretch is about 31 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tom Murphy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 31 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 285 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 285 West
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 West
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingha...
8
50.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
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 19
Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dunwoody, GA and Bremen, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Carrollton.
Birmingham
19.2 mi in
|
~24m
Carrollton
50.7 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 31 mi | 33m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| US 78 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Carrollton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Murphy Freeway
— 31 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Bremen, GA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
422 ft
·
15 sec
3
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mount Vernon Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 285 West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
414 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 285 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 285
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 20
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 19
Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto GA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Carrollton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 78; GA 8
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 78; GA 8
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight right
96 ft
·
3 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Dunwoody, GA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Dunwoody, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bremen, GA
The final approach into Bremen, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.23 one way
$18.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Bremen, GA
Afternoon in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Douglasville, GA
30 mi in
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
7 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
1h 12m 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 Dunwoody, GA to Bremen, GA covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tom Murphy Freeway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, US 78. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 miles from Dunwoody, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.23 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 59 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Dunwoody, GA and Bremen, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Carrollton.
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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