How far is Auburn, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Auburn, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.03 mi
00h 44m
Flight
32.16 mi
51.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.16 mi
Kilometers
51.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.03 mi
Kilometers
57.99 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Sandy Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Auburn
18 mi
00h 22m
To Sandy Springs
18 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Sandy Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Sandy Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    25 m · 12 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road

    92 m · 10 sec · Mount Moriah Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Winder Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Winder Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto University Parkway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · University Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    158 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    990 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Sandy Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
10.3 mi · 29%
I 85 South
10 mi · 28%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.75 mi · 16%
Winder Highway
4.04 mi · 11%
Atlanta Highway
2.31 mi · 6%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Turn right onto University Parkway

10.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 22m from Auburn
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Auburn and 18 miles from Sandy Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duluth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duluth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 32.16 mi (51.76 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA

Population7,902
Coordinates34.0137200, -83.8276800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-83.827732, 34.013626)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.06
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.03 $10.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.62 $11.25
Premium $4.78 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $5.62 $7.14 $14.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Sandy Springs. The current time is 20:39:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.