How far is Jonesboro, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Sandy Springs.
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Start on Courthouse Way
61 m · 11 sec · Courthouse Way
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3058 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
2898 ft · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Tara Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Tara Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard
2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.8 mi · 7 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 Jonesboro 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 North
Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 00h 19m
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 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Jonesboro and 16.2 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
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 Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 27.86 mi (44.84 km).
#1 Jonesboro
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,134 |
| Coordinates | 33.5215000, -84.3538100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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