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

The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
84.81 mi
01h 26m
Flight
71.15 mi
114.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.15 mi
Kilometers
114.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.81 mi
Kilometers
136.49 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 5, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Tue, May 5, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-05-04T23:08
Arrive Sandy Springs
Tue, May 5, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
Braselton
GA

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

From Dalton
41.3 mi
00h 43m
To Sandy Springs
43.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Wildcat Bridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ila-Comer Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Ila-Comer Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Ila-Comer Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Ila-Comer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Commerce Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ila Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Ila Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Maysville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Maysville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Maysville Road

    2345 ft · 47 sec · Old Maysville Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maysville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maysville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

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

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  18. 18

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maysville Road
51.5 mi · 61%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.75 mi · 7%
Commerce Street
5.62 mi · 7%
Ila-Comer Road
5.23 mi · 6%
Ila Road
3.65 mi · 4%
Wildcat Bridge Road
2.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maysville Road

Merge slight left

40.3 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braselton
00h 43m from Dalton
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dalton 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 Dalton to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Dalton and 43.6 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Braselton

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

20 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

66 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 71.15 mi (114.51 km).

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#1 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,368
Coordinates34.1659400, -83.1704300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: GA 191 (-83.170425, 34.165945)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.69
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.84 $23.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.24 $26.49
Premium $4.78 $14.29 $28.57
Diesel $5.62 $16.82 $33.63

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 Dalton and Sandy Springs. The current time is 23:08:58.

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.