How far is Lumpkin, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Lumpkin, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
39.07 mi
00h 43m
Flight
36.19 mi
58.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.19 mi
Kilometers
58.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.07 mi
Kilometers
62.87 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sun, May 24, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in Lumpkin
Sun, May 24, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumpkin
2026-05-24T15:36
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sun, May 24, 4:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lumpkin
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
Milton
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Lumpkin
19.5 mi
00h 21m
To Sandy Springs
19.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lumpkin and Sandy Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1891 ft · 50 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    34.6 mi · 41 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward MARTA North Springs, Abernathy Road, Hammond Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Abernathy Road, Hammond Drive

    2652 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Abernathy Road, Hammond Drive

    1282 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Abernathy Road

    941 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Dunwoody, Sandy Springs

    744 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Sandy Springs

    680 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Abernathy Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Roswell Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lumpkin 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Abernathy Road Northeast
1.18 mi · 3%
Abernathy Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Roswell Road
0.92 mi · 2%
MARTA North Springs
0.65 mi · 2%
Dunwoody
0.27 mi · 1%
Mount Vernon Highway
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

34.6 mi · 00h 41m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 21m from Lumpkin
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lumpkin and 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 Lumpkin to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Lumpkin and 19.6 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:04 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 Lumpkin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot
Suwanee City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Suwanee City Hall

Suwanee , GA
330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024
Rating 4.7/5 47 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

38 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

47 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

102 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumpkin and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 36.19 mi (58.25 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lumpkin

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

Population1,280
Coordinates34.3673200, -84.0407400
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: GA 53 (-84.040731, 34.367326)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.93
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Lumpkin and Sandy Springs. The current time is 15:36:07.

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.