Origin
Dunwoody, GA
Morning in Dunwoody on Wednesday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Druid Hills, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Druid Hills, GA covers 14.6 miles and takes about 24m 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, Mount Vernon Highway, Abernathy Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.28 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.3 miles from Dunwoody, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 14.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Druid Hills, GA is easy. At 24m 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 Druid Hills, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Vernon Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Abernathy Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sidney Marcus Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mount Vernon Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Druid Hills, GA.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
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3 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
423 ft
·
15 sec
3
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Mount Vernon Road
4
Continue on Mount Vernon Highway
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Mount Vernon Highway
5
Turn right onto Abernathy Road Northeast
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Abernathy Road Northeast
6
Take the ramp left toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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US 19 South, GA 400 South
7
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Turner McDonald Parkway
9
Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
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T Harvey Mathis Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lenox Road
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lenox Road
11
Turn left onto Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Buford Highway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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Buford Highway
13
Turn right onto Lenox Road
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Lenox Road
14
Continue on Cheshire Bridge Road
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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Cheshire Bridge Road
15
Turn left onto Lavista Road Northeast
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Lavista Road Northeast
16
Turn right onto Briarcliff Road Northeast
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Briarcliff Road Northeast
17
Keep slight left to continue on Briarcliff Road Northeast
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Briarcliff Road Northeast
18
Turn left onto North Decatur Road
0.4 mi
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44 sec
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North Decatur Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oakdale Road Northeast
3 ft
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Oakdale Road Northeast
20
Exit the roundabout onto Oakdale Road Northeast
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Oakdale Road Northeast
21
Turn left onto The By Way Northeast
92 ft
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3 sec
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The By Way Northeast
22
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 7.3 miles from Dunwoody, GA, or about 12m 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 14.6 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.3 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Druid Hills, 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 14.6 miles and 24m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.3 mi from Dunwoody, GA · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Dunwoody, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Druid Hills, GA
The final approach into Druid Hills, 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 Druid Hills, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 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 | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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
Druid Hills, GA
Morning in Druid Hills on Wednesday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
35 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
24m 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 Druid Hills, GA covers 14.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon Highway, Abernathy Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 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 $2.28 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 Druid Hills, GA is easy. At 24m 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 Druid Hills, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dunwoody, GA to Druid Hills, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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