How far is Douglasville, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Douglasville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglasville and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglasville and Sandy Springs.
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Start on Veterans Memorial Highway
2010 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Fairburn Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fairburn Road
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Continue on Fairburn Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fairburn Road
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Turn left onto I 20 East
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
1212 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
2994 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
1752 ft · 45 sec · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
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Turn left onto I 285 North
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.1 mi · 13 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 · 3 sec
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Turn slight right
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
146 m · 14 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 Douglasville 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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Douglasville and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Douglasville to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Mableton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Douglasville and 16.6 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:12 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Douglasville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Mableton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mableton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglasville and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 24.32 mi (39.14 km).
#1 Douglasville
City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,036 |
| Coordinates | 33.7515000, -84.7477100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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 |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 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 27m |
| 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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