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Trip from Mableton, GA to Dunwoody, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

32m

Distance

20.7 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Mableton, GA

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city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Dunwoody, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mableton, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest, Floyd Road Southwest, Fontaine Road Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.24 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

10.4 miles from Mableton, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 20.7 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest 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 Mableton, GA to Dunwoody, GA is easy. At 32m 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 Mableton, GA to Dunwoody, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
Floyd Road Southwest
Fontaine Road Southwest
East-West Connector
Cumberland Parkway Southeast
Atlanta Road Southeast
I 285 North
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

33 ft · 4 sec · the route
2

Turn right

62 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
4

Turn left onto Floyd Road Southwest

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Floyd Road Southwest
5

Turn right onto Fontaine Road Southwest

2.8 mi · 5 min · Fontaine Road Southwest
6

Turn right onto East-West Connector

2.4 mi · 4 min · East-West Connector
7

Continue on Cumberland Parkway Southeast

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Cumberland Parkway Southeast
8

Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Road Southeast
9

Turn sharp left onto I 285 North

0.3 mi · 30 sec · I 285 North
10

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

9.8 mi · 11 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11

Take the exit slight right toward Ashford Dunwoody Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road
12

Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road North

226 ft · 8 sec · Ashford Dunwoody Road North
13

Turn straight onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

1.8 mi · 3 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
14

Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Mount Vernon Road
15

Turn sharp left

92 ft · 3 sec
16

Turn right

79 ft · 6 sec
17

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 10.4 miles from Mableton, GA, or about 16m 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 20.7 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10.4 miles or 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 28m

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 Mableton, GA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mableton, GA

This is one driving day of about 20.7 miles and 32m.

At 20.7 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 10.4 mi from Mableton, GA · 16m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Sandy Springs, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vinings, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.4 miles from Mableton, 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

$3.24 one way

$6.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.54 $7.08
premium $4.70 $3.83 $7.66
diesel $5.61 $4.57 $9.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
EV Truck/SUV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Mableton, GA

Late night in Mableton on Thursday

Local time

1:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dunwoody, GA

Late night in Dunwoody on Thursday

Local time

1:21 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

32m 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 Mableton, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest, Floyd Road Southwest, Fontaine Road Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Mableton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.24 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 Mableton, GA to Dunwoody, GA is easy. At 32m 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 Mableton, GA to Dunwoody, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mableton, GA to Dunwoody, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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