The drive from Perry, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Larry Justice Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.00 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.
Midpoint
60.8 miles from Perry, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 121.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 121.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The longest continuous stretch is about 69 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 69 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 11 Business / Ball Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 121.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 11 Business / Ball Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.5 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 11 Business / Ball Street
Turn right onto GA 11 Business / Ball Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
21.1 mi into trip|~24m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
9
86.5 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
8
96.6 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
8
118.2 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30
Toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Perry, GA to Dunwoody, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
86.5 mi in|~1h 35m|via I 675
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
69 mi
1h 14m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi
24m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi
11m
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi
3m
North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi
2m
Ball Street
0.6 mi
1m
Cotillion Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 69 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on GA 11 Business
0.1 mi·22 sec·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto GA 11 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·Ball Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
450 ft·14 sec·Washington Street
4
Continue on GA 7
0.5 mi·1 min·Sam Nunn Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
20 mi·20 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227Toward I 675 North: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 285
21 mi·24 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 30Toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Cotillion Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Cotillion Drive
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi·2 min·North Shallowford Road
15
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
404 ft·11 sec·Chamblee Dunwoody Way
16
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Chamblee Dunwoody Road
17
Turn left
90 ft·2 sec
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
19
Arrive at 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 60.8 miles from Perry, GA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 miles.
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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.8 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
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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Open the route before leaving Perry, 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 Perry, GA
This is one driving day of about 121.5 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Perry, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.8 mi from Perry, GA
· 1h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$5
near mile 121.5
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 96.4
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 25.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.00 one way
$38.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$20.77
$41.55
premium
$4.70
$22.49
$44.97
diesel
$5.61
$26.83
$53.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.4
0
$12.76
$5.83
Efficient EV
30.4
0
$10.63
$4.86
EV Truck/SUV
48.6
0
$17.01
$7.78
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Perry, GA
Evening
in Perry on Friday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
NW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:32AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Destination
Dunwoody, GA
Evening
in Dunwoody on Friday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
NW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:32AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Perry, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Larry Justice Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.8 miles from Perry, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.00 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 121.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 11 Business / Ball Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.5 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Perry, GA to Dunwoody, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
