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

The driving distance from Duluth, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.88 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.46 mi
23.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.46 mi
Kilometers
23.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.88 mi
Kilometers
28.78 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sat, May 2, 6:40 PM EDT
Return by in Duluth
Sat, May 2, 7:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duluth
2026-05-02T18:15
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sat, May 2, 6:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Duluth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norcross
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Duluth
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Sandy Springs
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lawrenceville Street

    138 m · 13 sec · West Lawrenceville Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Buford Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Buford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  6. 6

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

    1788 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8.34 mi · 47%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.72 mi · 21%
Buford Highway
2.12 mi · 12%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 9%
North Berkeley Lake Road
0.76 mi · 4%
Roswell Road
0.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

8.34 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norcross
00h 12m from Duluth
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Duluth and Rain Showers near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Duluth to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 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?

Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Duluth and 8.9 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Duluth and Rain Showers near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Norcross

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

23 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

52 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duluth and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 14.46 mi (23.27 km).

Duluth

#1 Duluth

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Population29,676
Coordinates34.0028800, -84.1446400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.144615, 34.002844)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.50
Round trip
$4.99
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.50 $4.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.79 $5.58
Premium $4.78 $3.01 $6.02
Diesel $5.62 $3.54 $7.09

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Duluth and Sandy Springs. The current time is 18:15:01.

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.