Origin
Dunwoody, GA
Afternoon in Dunwoody on Thursday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Cumming, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Cumming, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Cumming, GA covers 23.6 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Roberts Drive, US 19 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 23.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Chamblee Dunwoody Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Cumming, GA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dunwoody, GA to Cumming, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chamblee Dunwoody Road | — | — |
| Roberts Drive | — | — |
| US 19 North | — | — |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | — | — |
| GA 20 | — | — |
| GA 20 West | — | — |
| Buford Highway | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Cumming, GA.
1
Start on the route
118 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
3
Continue on Roberts Drive
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Roberts Drive
4
Continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 19 North, GA 400 North
5
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward GA 20: Buford, Cumming
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GA 20: Buford, Cumming
7
Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West: Cumming
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
GA 20 West: Cumming
8
Keep slight right to continue on GA 20 West: Cumming
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
GA 20 West: Cumming
9
Merge slight left onto Buford Highway
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Buford Highway
10
Continue on Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Boulevard
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Turn straight
171 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Cumming, GA
Afternoon in Cumming on Thursday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
22 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
32m 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 Cumming, GA covers 23.6 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Roberts Drive, US 19 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 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 $3.69 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.
The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Cumming, GA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dunwoody, GA to Cumming, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dunwoody, GA to Cumming, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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