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Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Cordele, GA

Drive Time

3h

Distance

158.1 mi

255 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Cordele, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Cordele, GA covers 158.1 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fall Line Freeway, I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.1 miles on Fall Line Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.30 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

79.1 miles from Dunwoody, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h highway drive covering 158.1 miles, with most of the trip on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.1 miles on Fall Line Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 55.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chamblee Dunwoody Road.

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 158.1 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: near the start (Chamblee Dunwoody Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~8m 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 lane.
7
24.2 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward I 675 South: Macon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward I 675 South: Macon
8
84.9 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
7
156 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in

Take the exit toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

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 US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fall Line Freeway 55.1 mi 59m
I 75 49.3 mi 53m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 20.9 mi 24m
Larry Justice Highway 16.1 mi 17m
Terrell Starr Parkway 10.2 mi 11m
16th Avenue East 1.8 mi 3m
Chamblee Dunwoody Road 1.6 mi 3m
North Shallowford Road 0.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 55.1 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Cordele, GA.

1

Start on this road

117 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way
4

Continue on North Shallowford Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Shallowford Road
5

Turn left onto Savoy Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Savoy Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 285 East
7

Merge onto I 285

21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 52 Toward I 675 South: Macon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 675

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

55 mi · 59 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
Exit 101 Toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
15

Keep slight right at fork

181 ft · 4 sec
16

Merge onto US 280; GA 30; GA 90

1.8 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

US 280; GA 30; GA 90

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 79.1 miles from Dunwoody, GA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.1 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79.1 miles or 1h 33m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cordele, 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 158.1 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 55.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.1 mi from Dunwoody, GA · 1h 33m into the drive

Downtown Dadeville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

79 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.1 miles from Dunwoody, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cordele, GA

The final approach into Cordele, 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 Cordele, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

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
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 21.8
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 98.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.30 one way

$50.60 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $27.57 $55.14
premium $4.78 $29.74 $59.48
diesel $5.64 $35.12 $70.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Starbucks

Alpharetta, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

FPC Trowbridge-Trowbridge Crossing (Sandy Springs, GA)

Sandy Springs, GA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Jim Ellis Ford of Sandy Springs

Atlanta, GA

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Target Atlanta #T2036

Atlanta, GA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

MB-USA HQ CHARGER 6-7

Sandy Springs, GA

MERCEDES_BENZ

2 DCFC

MB-USA HQ CHARGER 4-5

Sandy Springs, GA

MERCEDES_BENZ

2 DCFC

MB-USA HQ CHARGER 2-3

Sandy Springs, GA

MERCEDES_BENZ

2 DCFC

MB-USA HQ CHARGER 8

Sandy Springs, GA

MERCEDES_BENZ

1 DCFC

MERCEDES_BENZ: 5 Electrify America: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Tesla: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.4 0 $16.60 $7.59
Efficient EV 39.5 0 $13.83 $6.32
EV Truck/SUV 63.2 0 $22.13 $10.12

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Dunwoody, GA

Afternoon in Dunwoody on Monday

Local time

3:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cordele, GA

Afternoon in Cordele on Monday

Local time

3:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

27 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

3h 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 Cordele, GA covers 158.1 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.1 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 $25.30 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 158.1 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: near the start (Chamblee Dunwoody Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dunwoody, GA to Cordele, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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