Origin
Dunwoody, GA
Late night in Dunwoody on Thursday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Austell, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Austell, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Austell, GA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mount Vernon Road, Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, I 285 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.67 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.8 miles from Dunwoody, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 23.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Vernon 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Austell, GA is easy. At 37m 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 Austell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Road | — | — |
| Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast | — | — |
| I 285 West | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
| South Atlanta Road | — | — |
| Atlanta Road Southeast | — | — |
| Cumberland Parkway Southeast | — | — |
| East-West Connector | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mount Vernon Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Austell, GA.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
423 ft
·
15 sec
3
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mount Vernon Road
4
Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 285 West
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West
413 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 285 West
7
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
8
Take the exit slight right toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Atlanta Road, Smyrna
9
Turn straight onto Atlanta Road Southeast
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Atlanta Road Southeast
10
Turn left onto Cumberland Parkway Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Parkway Southeast
11
Continue on East-West Connector
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East-West Connector
12
Turn left onto Fontaine Road Southeast
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Fontaine Road Southeast
13
Turn left onto Floyd Road Southwest
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Floyd Road Southwest
14
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
15
Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest
16
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
17
Turn left onto Love Street
112 ft
·
3 sec
·
Love Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.8 miles from Dunwoody, GA, or about 18m into the drive.
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 23.5 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.8 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austell, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Dunwoody, GA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dunwoody, GA
This is one driving day of about 23.5 miles and 37m.
At 23.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.8 mi from Dunwoody, GA · 18m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.8 miles from Dunwoody, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Austell, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Austell, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
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
Austell, GA
Late night in Austell on Thursday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 Austell, GA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Vernon Road, Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, I 285 West. 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 $3.67 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 Austell, GA is easy. At 37m 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 Austell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dunwoody, GA to Austell, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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