How far is Dade County, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Dade County, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.25 mi
02h 13m
Flight
90.84 mi
146.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.84 mi
Kilometers
146.2 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.25 mi
Kilometers
193.52 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 2:44 PM EDT
Return by in Dade County
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dade County
2026-10-15T12:31
Arrive Sandy Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 2:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dade County
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Resaca
GA

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States of America

From Dade County
65.3 mi
01h 06m
To Sandy Springs
54.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dade County and Sandy Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Sells Lane

    1.2 km · 3 min · Sells Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    710 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Oak Gap Road

    1074 ft · 28 sec · White Oak Gap Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 59 North: Chattanooga

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta

    2869 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest

    3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dade County 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
96.9 mi · 81%
I 24 East
17.3 mi · 14%
I 59 North
7.84 mi · 7%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.91 mi · 2%
Mount Vernon Highway
1.23 mi · 1%
I 285 East Bypass
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Resaca
01h 06m from Dade County
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dade County and Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dade County to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Resaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Dade County and 54.9 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.05 one way or $32.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dade County and Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Resaca

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Resaca, 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 Resaca.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

101 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dade County and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 90.84 mi (146.2 km).

Dade County

#1 Dade County

County in Georgia, United States

Population16,057
Coordinates34.8545200, -85.5045300
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Sells Lane (-85.504454, 34.854908)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.06 L · about $16.05
Round trip
$32.10
8.48 gal · 32.12 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.05 $32.10
Mid-grade $4.27 $18.10 $36.20
Premium $4.70 $19.93 $39.86
Diesel $5.75 $24.36 $48.72

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dade County and Sandy Springs. The current time is 12:31:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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