How far is Monroe, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Monroe, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Gwinnett County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Sandy Springs.
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Start on North Broad Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto US 78 West, GA 10 West: Atlanta
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
24 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Main Street East
2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street East
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Continue on Stone Mountain Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Stone Mountain Highway
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Continue on Stone Mountain Freeway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Stone Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattanooga, Lawrenceville Highway
160 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2996 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.9 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
158 m · 13 sec
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Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road
1.4 mi · 2 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 Monroe 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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe and Slight 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 Monroe to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Mountain Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Monroe and 29.3 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monroe and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 39.21 mi (63.1 km).
#1 Monroe
City in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 13,979 |
| Coordinates | 33.7948400, -83.7132300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
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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