The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Centerville, GA covers 218.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chet Atkins Parkway, I 85, Martha Berry Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.3 miles from Dunwoody, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 218.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Centerville, GA covers 218.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chet Atkins Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.5 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 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 218.7 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 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
6
29.3 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic...
8
29.5 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
8
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
6
127.8 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA...
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 Centerville, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery and Albany.
Atlanta
29.3 mi in|~36m
Columbus
29.3 mi in|~36m
Montgomery
29.3 mi in|~36m
Albany
127.8 mi in|~2h 23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi
55m
I 85
46.9 mi
50m
Martha Berry Highway
36.3 mi
42m
US 27
33.9 mi
40m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
26.9 mi
31m
Victory Drive
11.6 mi
15m
Lucile Road
3.4 mi
6m
Lucile Highway
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 50.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Centerville, 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 WestUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
414 ft·10 sec
Toward I 285 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 285
27 mi·31 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Exit 61Toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 85 South: Columbus, MontgomeryUse the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 85
47 mi·50 min·I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
51 mi·55 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Exit 21Toward I 185 South: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 1AToward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
13
Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
12 mi·15 min·Victory Drive
14
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
36 mi·42 min·Martha Berry Highway
15
Continue on US 27; GA 1
34 mi·40 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto South Blvd Drive
0.4 mi·51 sec·South Blvd Drive
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on South Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·South Boulevard
18
Continue on GA 39
0.1 mi·18 sec·Lucile Road
19
Continue on GA 39
3.3 mi·5 min·Lucile Road
20
Continue on GA 39
3.2 mi·5 min·Lucile Highway
21
Turn left onto Damascus-Hilton Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Damascus-Hilton Road
22
Arrive at destination
Damascus-Hilton Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.3 miles from Dunwoody, GA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 48 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.3 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, GA
This is one driving day of about 218.7 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Dunwoody, 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 Chet Atkins Parkway for about 50.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.3 mi from Dunwoody, GA
· 2h 3m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$5
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 22.6
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 158.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.20 one way
$68.40 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$37.39
$74.79
premium
$4.70
$40.48
$80.95
diesel
$5.61
$48.29
$96.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.6
0
$22.96
$10.50
Efficient EV
54.7
0
$19.14
$8.75
EV Truck/SUV
87.5
1
$30.62
$14.00
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Dunwoody, GA
Evening
in Dunwoody on Friday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Centerville, GA
Evening
in Centerville on Friday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
3 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Centerville, GA covers 218.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chet Atkins Parkway, I 85, Martha Berry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.3 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 $34.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 218.7 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 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dunwoody, GA and Centerville, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery and Albany.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Jimmy Carter 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.
