Origin
Dunwoody, GA
Night in Dunwoody on Friday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunwoody, GA to DeKalb County, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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DeKalb County, GA
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Trip Overview
This short 15.7-mile journey from Dunwoody, GA to DeKalb County, GA is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 25 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate using Chamblee Dunwoody Road and North Shallowford Road, with a segment on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. With no highway driving and a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this route offers a straightforward local experience within the Southeast region. It's an easy drive, perfect for a quick errand or a short hop between neighborhoods without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this short trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the majority of the 15.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles along Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, which might feel like a more open road before you transition back to local traffic. This route is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in scenery as you move through different local areas rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 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 Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 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 (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 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~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.
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates
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 41
Toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates
5
14.3 mi into trip
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~21m in
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Camp Road
Turn left onto Camp Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip
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~22m in
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Kensington Road
Turn left onto Kensington Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dunwoody, GA to DeKalb County, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Avondale Estates along the way.
Avondale Estates
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Shallowford Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Durham Park Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Camp Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Savoy Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kensington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 10.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and DeKalb County, 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
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41
Toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto GA 10
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Memorial Drive
10
Turn left onto Camp Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Camp Road
11
Continue on Camp Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Road
12
Turn left onto Kensington Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Kensington Road
13
Turn left onto Durham Park Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durham Park Road
14
Arrive at destination
Durham Park Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
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
DeKalb County, GA
Night in DeKalb County on Friday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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
25m 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 DeKalb County, GA covers 15.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Chamblee Dunwoody Road, North Shallowford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 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 $2.46 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 15.7 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 (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 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Dunwoody, GA to DeKalb County, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Avondale Estates along the way.
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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