How far is Dallas, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Dallas, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Sandy Springs.
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Start on East Griffin Street
23 m · 5 sec · East Griffin Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
89 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Memorial Drive
1855 ft · 45 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Merchants Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Merchants Drive
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Turn left onto Macland Road
12.1 mi · 19 min · Macland Road
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Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest
7.2 mi · 14 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cobb Parkway South
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Turn left onto I 285 East
2083 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
1511 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.6 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive
1808 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
41 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
146 m · 13 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Dallas 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.
Macland Road
Turn left onto Macland Road
12.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dallas and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Dallas and 17.6 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dallas and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Marietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 26.5 mi (42.65 km).
#1 Dallas
County seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,388 |
| Coordinates | 33.9237100, -84.8407700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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