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Trip from Lithia Springs, GA to Dunwoody, GA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

30.1 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

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

Downtown Lithia Springs, GA, GA

Lithia Springs, GA

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city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Dunwoody, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lithia Springs, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 30.1 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Sweetwater Road, Lee Road, I 20 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.71 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

15 miles from Lithia Springs, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 30.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Sweetwater 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 Lithia Springs, GA to Dunwoody, GA is easy. At 42m 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 Lithia Springs, GA to Dunwoody, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Sweetwater Road
Lee Road
I 20 East
Tom Murphy Freeway
GA 70
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Sweetwater Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lithia Springs, GA and Dunwoody, GA.

1

Start on Veterans Memorial Highway

92 ft · 9 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
2

Turn left onto South Sweetwater Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Sweetwater Road
3

Turn right onto Lee Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lee Road
4

Take the ramp left toward I 20 East

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 20 East
5

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

6.5 mi · 7 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport

0.2 mi · 18 sec · GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
7

Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
8

Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest

2.0 mi · 3 min · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
9

Turn right onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
10

Turn left onto I 285 North

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 285 North
11

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

14 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12

Take the exit slight right toward Ashford Dunwoody Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road
13

Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road North

226 ft · 8 sec · Ashford Dunwoody Road North
14

Turn straight onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

1.8 mi · 3 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
15

Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Mount Vernon Road
16

Turn sharp left

92 ft · 3 sec
17

Turn right

79 ft · 6 sec
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 15 miles from Lithia Springs, GA, or about 21m 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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunwoody, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lithia Springs, GA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lithia Springs, GA

This is one driving day of about 30.1 miles and 42m.

At 30.1 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 15 mi from Lithia Springs, GA · 21m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Sandy Springs, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vinings, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15 miles from Lithia Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dunwoody, GA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dunwoody, 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

$4.71 one way

$9.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $5.15 $10.29
premium $4.70 $5.57 $11.14
diesel $5.61 $6.65 $13.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9 0 $3.16 $1.44
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
EV Truck/SUV 12 0 $4.21 $1.93

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lithia Springs, GA

Evening in Lithia Springs on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dunwoody, GA

Evening in Dunwoody on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 PM

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

23 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

42m 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 Lithia Springs, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 30.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Sweetwater Road, Lee Road, I 20 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Lithia Springs, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.71 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 Lithia Springs, GA to Dunwoody, GA is easy. At 42m 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 Lithia Springs, GA to Dunwoody, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lithia Springs, GA to Dunwoody, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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