How far is Gresham Park, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Gresham Park, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
27.12 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.7 mi
25.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.7 mi
Kilometers
25.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.12 mi
Kilometers
43.65 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Gresham Park
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham Park
2026-04-23T07:17
Arrive Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gresham Park
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
Druid Hills
GA

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Gresham Park
11.3 mi
00h 17m
To Sandy Springs
15.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham Park and Sandy Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Mary Lou Lane Southeast

    1319 ft · 1 min · Mary Lou Lane Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Horse Shoe Drive

    139 m · 22 sec · Horse Shoe Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tally Ho Drive Southeast

    150 m · 26 sec · Tally Ho Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gresham Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gresham Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 West

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Hill Street, Turner Field

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street Southeast

    1209 ft · 42 sec · Hill Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    1327 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1168 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta, Glenridge Connector

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 West, I 285 East: Chattanooga, Birmingham, Greenville, Augusta

    562 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham Park 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.84 mi · 22%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
4.66 mi · 17%
Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 11%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 10%
I 285 West
1.64 mi · 6%
Gresham Road Southeast
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

5.84 mi · 00h 07m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Druid Hills
00h 17m from Gresham Park
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gresham Park and Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gresham Park to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Gresham Park and 15.8 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gresham Park and Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 3.6 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

73 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham Park and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 15.7 mi (25.26 km).

Gresham Park

#1 Gresham Park

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

Population7,432
Coordinates33.7034400, -84.3143700
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Mary Lou Lane Southeast (-84.314383, 33.702928)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.61
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.80 $7.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.25 $8.50
Premium $4.78 $4.59 $9.17
Diesel $5.62 $5.40 $10.80

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham Park and Sandy Springs. The current time is 07:17:35.

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.