How far is Milton, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Milton, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Sandy Springs.
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Start on Scotlandwell Place
2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Thompson Road
1.3 km · 3 min · South Thompson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redd Road
2872 ft · 1 min · Redd Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopewell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Hopewell Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hopewell Road
28 m · 3 sec · Hopewell Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hopewell Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hopewell Road
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Turn left onto Canton Street
122 m · 14 sec · Canton Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2314 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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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 Milton 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.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
7.62 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milton and 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 Milton to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Milton and 10.3 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Roswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Suwanee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roswell.
Peachtree Station
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Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 15.04 mi (24.2 km).
#1 Milton
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 40,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1321600, -84.3006700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
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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