How far is Lovejoy, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Lovejoy, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovejoy and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovejoy and Sandy Springs.
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Start on Lovejoy Road
2819 ft · 1 min · Lovejoy Road
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Turn right onto Tara Boulevard
10.2 mi · 16 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 Lovejoy 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.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lovejoy and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Lovejoy to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lovejoy and 19.6 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lovejoy and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near East Point
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 East Point.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovejoy and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 33.92 mi (54.59 km).
#1 Lovejoy
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,512 |
| Coordinates | 33.4362200, -84.3143700 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
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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