Origin
Dunwoody, GA
Afternoon in Dunwoody on Saturday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Sandersville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
135.4 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 48m
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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Sandersville, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Sandersville, GA covers 135.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m 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, Chamblee Dunwoody Way, North Shallowford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.17 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
67.7 miles from Dunwoody, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chamblee Dunwoody Road | — | — |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Way | — | — |
| North Shallowford Road | — | — |
| Savoy Drive | — | — |
| I 285 East | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
| US 278 | — | — |
| Covington Highway | — | — |
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 Sandersville, GA.
1
Start on the route
118 ft
·
10 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Chamblee Dunwoody Road
3
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Chamblee Dunwoody Way
4
Continue on North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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North Shallowford Road
5
Turn left onto Savoy Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Savoy Drive
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 285 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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I 285 East
7
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13 mi
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14 min
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Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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US 278: Covington Highway
9
Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Covington Highway
10
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Wesley Chapel Road
11
Turn left onto I 20 East
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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I 20 East
12
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45 mi
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48 min
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Purple Heart Highway
13
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
23 mi
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24 min
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Carl Sanders Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta
15
Keep slight right to continue on GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta
157 ft
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5 sec
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GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta
16
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Main Street
18
Continue on Eley Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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Eley Road
19
Continue on Sparta Road
15 mi
·
21 min
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Sparta Road
20
Continue on Jones Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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Jones Street
21
At the end of the road, turn right
289 ft
·
10 sec
22
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Broad Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on East Broad Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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East Broad Street
24
Continue on Sandersville Highway
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Sandersville Highway
25
Continue on Sparta Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sparta Road
26
Continue on North Harris Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North Harris Street
27
Turn left onto East Church Street
279 ft
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8 sec
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East Church Street
28
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.7 miles from Dunwoody, GA, or about 1h 27m 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 30 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 27m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandersville, 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 135.4 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Dunwoody, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.17 one way
$42.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.15 | $46.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.06 | $50.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.85 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.96 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Sandersville, GA
Afternoon in Sandersville on Saturday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
7 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
2h 54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
135.4 mi in 2h 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Sandersville, GA is easy. At 2h 54m 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 Sandersville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 135.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dunwoody, GA to Sandersville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sandersville, GA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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