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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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.
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
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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.
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Start on the route
1891 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
34.6 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MARTA North Springs, Abernathy Road, Hammond Drive
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Abernathy Road, Hammond Drive
2652 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Abernathy Road, Hammond Drive
1282 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Abernathy Road
941 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Dunwoody, Sandy Springs
744 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sandy Springs
680 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Abernathy Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Roswell Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Roswell Road
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Turn left 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 Lumpkin 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.
Longest stretch
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34.6 mi · 00h 41m
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.
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.
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
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Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lumpkin and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 36.19 mi (58.25 km).
#1 Lumpkin
City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,280 |
| Coordinates | 34.3673200, -84.0407400 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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