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Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Statesboro, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

225.1 mi

362 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 4m ★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Dunwoody, GA

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county seat of Bulloch County, Georgia, United States

Statesboro, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Statesboro, GA covers 225.1 miles and takes about 4h 16m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

112.6 miles from Dunwoody, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 225.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 16m drive with frequent turns across 225.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dunwoody, GA to Statesboro, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Chamblee Dunwoody Way
North Shallowford Road
Savoy Drive
I 285 East
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
I 675 South
Terrell Starr Parkway

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 Statesboro, GA.

1

Start on the route

118 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road
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 straight toward I 285 East

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 285 East
7

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 675 South: Macon
9

Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
10

Merge slight left

49 mi · 53 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

12 mi · 13 min · Macon, Savannah
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
13

Continue straight

115 mi · 2 hr 3 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 301, US 25: Statesboro, Claxton

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 301, US 25: Statesboro, Claxton
15

Turn left

12 mi · 17 min
16

Continue on East Main Street

79 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.6 miles from Dunwoody, GA, or about 2h 8m 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 50 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 112.6 miles or 2h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Statesboro, 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 225.1 miles and 4h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.6 mi from Dunwoody, GA · 2h 8m into the drive

Downtown Macon, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macon, GA

113 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

Stockbridge, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macon, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.6 miles from Dunwoody, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Statesboro, GA

The final approach into Statesboro, 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 Statesboro, 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

$35.20 one way

$70.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $38.49 $76.98
premium $4.70 $41.66 $83.32
diesel $5.61 $49.70 $99.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.5 0 $23.64 $10.80
Efficient EV 56.3 0 $19.70 $9.00
EV Truck/SUV 90 1 $31.51 $14.41

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Dunwoody, GA

Morning in Dunwoody on Saturday

Local time

11:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Statesboro, GA

Morning in Statesboro on Saturday

Local time

11:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

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

4h 16m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Statesboro, GA covers 225.1 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee Dunwoody Way, North Shallowford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 112.6 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 $35.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dunwoody, GA to Statesboro, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Dunwoody, GA to Statesboro, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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