How far is Dacula, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Dacula, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dacula and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dacula and Sandy Springs.
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Start on Winder Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Winder Highway
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Turn right onto University Parkway
10.3 mi · 14 min · University Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
2431 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
158 m · 13 sec
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Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
990 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dacula and Sandy Springs.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Dacula 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 Dacula to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Berkeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Dacula and 15.7 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dacula and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley Lake.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dacula and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 27.9 mi (44.9 km).
#1 Dacula
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 6,477 |
| Coordinates | 33.9887200, -83.8979600 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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