How far is Emerson, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Emerson, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
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City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerson and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson and Sandy Springs.
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Start on 4th Street
14 m · 7 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue
98 m · 19 sec · Gaston Westbrook Avenue
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Turn left
2682 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Old Allatoona Road Southeast
3086 ft · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
2565 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
2272 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.9 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 · 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 Emerson 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Emerson and 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 Emerson to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Emerson and 16.3 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Emerson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennesaw.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerson and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 25.73 mi (41.41 km).
#1 Emerson
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,589 |
| Coordinates | 34.1270400, -84.7554900 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
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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