Origin
Swainsboro, GA
Night in Swainsboro on Wednesday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swainsboro, GA to Dunwoody, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
192.4 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swainsboro, GA
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Dunwoody, GA
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Swainsboro, GA to Dunwoody, GA? This 192.4-mile journey takes approximately 3 hours and 42 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. You'll primarily be on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I-75, with a significant portion on the Atlanta Bypass, also known as The Perimeter. With a projected fuel cost of around $30, this drive is quite economical. It's a straightforward highway-focused route that efficiently gets you from the Southeast region to the heart of the Atlanta metropolitan area. One stop is recommended for this single-day adventure.
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
96.2 miles from Swainsboro, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 82% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 76 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, offering a consistent pace before merging onto I-75. As you approach the Atlanta area, you'll transition to the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, a busy interstate environment. Expect a mix of open highway and potentially more traffic as you near your destination. The drive's character is defined by its efficiency and directness, designed for covering distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 76 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 192.4 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 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 94.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.3 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I-16 West: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-16 West: Macon
7
94.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
9
157.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m 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
167.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m 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
189.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m 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 Swainsboro, GA to Dunwoody, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
157.3 mi in
|
~2h 57m
|
via I 675
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 76 mi | 1h 21m |
| I 75 | 62.1 mi | 1h 7m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 21 mi | 24m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| US 221 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| West Street | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| East Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 76 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swainsboro, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on this road
103 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
71 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26; GA 56
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on US 80; GA 26
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
West Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 221; 171
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
US 221; 171
6
Continue on US 221; GA 56
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 221; GA 56
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 16
76 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
9
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 75
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 285
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 30
Toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Cotillion Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cotillion Drive
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Shallowford Road
18
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
404 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Way
19
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
20
Turn left
90 ft
·
2 sec
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1-day drive, consider an early morning departure from Swainsboro to maximize your time and potentially avoid heavier traffic closer to Dunwoody. With a duration under 4 hours, you won't need to split the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 76 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment. Given the straightforward nature of the route, flexibility is key. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the Atlanta Bypass, as it can significantly impact your travel time.
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 96.2 miles from Swainsboro, GA, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76 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 42 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.2 miles or 1h 50m 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 57m
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 Swainsboro, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Swainsboro, GA
This is one driving day of about 192.4 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Swainsboro, 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.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 76 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.2 mi from Swainsboro, GA · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.2 miles from Swainsboro, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76 miles.
Arriving in Dunwoody, GA
The final approach into Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, 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
$30.09 one way
$60.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.90 | $65.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.61 | $71.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.48 | $84.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
| Efficient EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77 | 0 | $26.94 | $12.31 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Dunwoody, GA
Night in Dunwoody on Wednesday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
96 mi in
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
1 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
3h 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 Swainsboro, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 192.4 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.2 miles from Swainsboro, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.09 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 192.4 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 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 94.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.3 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 Swainsboro, GA to Dunwoody, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
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