How far is Flowery Branch, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Flowery Branch, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flowery Branch and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flowery Branch and Sandy Springs.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
1067 ft · 52 sec · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Phil Neikro Boulevard
2857 ft · 57 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard
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Continue on Spout Springs Road
989 ft · 20 sec · Spout Springs Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 985 South, US 23 South
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
11.5 mi · 12 min · Lanier Parkway
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
2431 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
158 m · 13 sec
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Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road
1.4 mi · 2 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 Flowery Branch and Sandy Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
11.5 mi · 00h 12m
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 Flowery Branch 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 Flowery Branch to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Flowery Branch and 19.2 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flowery Branch and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Duluth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duluth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flowery Branch and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 31.6 mi (50.85 km).
#1 Flowery Branch
City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 8,778 |
| Coordinates | 34.1851000, -83.9251800 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
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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