How far is Druid Hills, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Druid Hills, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Druid Hills and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Druid Hills and Sandy Springs.
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Start on The By Way Northeast
28 m · 3 sec · The By Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Oakdale Road Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Oakdale Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Decatur Road
16 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Decatur Road
2096 ft · 49 sec · North Decatur Road
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Turn right onto Briarcliff Road Northeast
1.9 mi · 4 min · Briarcliff Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Lavista Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lavista Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Cheshire Bridge Road
1939 ft · 43 sec · Cheshire Bridge Road
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Continue on Lenox Road
731 ft · 19 sec · Lenox Road
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Turn left onto Buford Highway
698 ft · 20 sec · Buford Highway
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Turn slight right
728 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
661 ft · 11 sec · Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward GA 400 North
2638 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
4.6 mi · 6 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta, Glenridge Connector
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 West, I 285 East: Chattanooga, Birmingham, Greenville, Augusta
562 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1.5 mi · 3 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 Druid Hills 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.
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
4.63 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Brookhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Druid Hills and 6.5 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Druid Hills and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Brookhaven
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 Brookhaven.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Druid Hills and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 10.23 mi (16.47 km).
#1 Druid Hills
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 14,568 |
| Coordinates | 33.7803800, -84.3360400 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
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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