How far is North Decatur, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from North Decatur, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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 North Decatur and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Decatur and Sandy Springs.
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Start on North Decatur Road
36 m · 7 sec · North Decatur Road
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Turn right onto Clairmont Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road
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Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Druid Hills Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast
59 m · 4 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
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Continue on East Roxboro Road Northeast
3047 ft · 1 min · East Roxboro Road Northeast
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Continue on Roxboro Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Roxboro Road
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Continue on Roxboro Road
763 ft · 19 sec · Roxboro Road
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Continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Dunwoody Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Parkway Northeast
1793 ft · 51 sec · Windsor Parkway Northeast
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Turn right onto Northland Drive Northeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northland Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
2529 ft · 1 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.5 mi · 4 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 North Decatur 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.
North Druid Hills Road
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
2.8 mi · 00h 06m
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 North Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sandy Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Decatur to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Brookhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from North Decatur and 8.3 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Brookhaven
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 Brookhaven.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Decatur and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 10.14 mi (16.32 km).
#1 North Decatur
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 16,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.7903800, -84.3060300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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