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

The driving distance from Chamblee, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
7.14 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.08 mi
8.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.08 mi
Kilometers
8.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.14 mi
Kilometers
11.49 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 5, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Chamblee
Tue, May 5, 3:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chamblee
2026-05-05T15:04
Arrive Sandy Springs
Tue, May 5, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chamblee
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Dunwoody
GA

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

From Chamblee
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To Sandy Springs
3.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Peachtree Road

    4 m · 3 sec · New Peachtree Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 285 West

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  5. 5

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
2.45 mi · 34%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
1.85 mi · 26%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 23%
Roswell Road
0.76 mi · 11%
I 285 West
0.34 mi · 5%
Mount Vernon Highway
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

2.45 mi · 00h 06m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunwoody
00h 06m from Chamblee
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chamblee 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 Chamblee to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Dunwoody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Chamblee and 3.6 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dunwoody

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dunwoody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.3 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chamblee and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 5.08 mi (8.18 km).

Chamblee

#1 Chamblee

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population30,842
Coordinates33.8920500, -84.2988100
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Chamblee Dunwoody Road (-84.298844, 33.892025)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.95 L · about $0.99
Round trip
$1.98
0.5 gal · 1.9 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.99 $1.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.78 $1.19 $2.39
Diesel $5.62 $1.41 $2.81

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chamblee and Sandy Springs. The current time is 15:04:32.

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.