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

The driving distance from Oxford, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.35 mi
00h 49m
Flight
36.15 mi
58.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.15 mi
Kilometers
58.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.35 mi
Kilometers
74.59 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 8:49 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-17T20:00
Arrive Sandy Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 8:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pinehurst
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Oxford
23.1 mi
00h 24m
To Sandy Springs
23.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Emory Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Emory Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Street Northwest

    2236 ft · 51 sec · West Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 278 Northwest

    1845 ft · 35 sec · Highway 278 Northwest

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    22.5 mi · 24 min · Purple Heart Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    158 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    990 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Sandy Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
22.5 mi · 48%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.8 mi · 41%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 4%
Roswell Road
0.76 mi · 2%
I 20 West
0.72 mi · 2%
Emory Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

22.5 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
00h 24m from Oxford
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oxford and Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Oxford and 23.2 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oxford and Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst

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 Pinehurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.6 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Pinehurst
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

20 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 36.15 mi (58.17 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Newton County, Georgia, United States

Population2,337
Coordinates33.6190000, -83.8674100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Emory Street Northwest (-83.867504, 33.619)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.78 $7.84 $15.67
Diesel $5.62 $9.22 $18.45

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Sandy Springs. The current time is 20:00:32.

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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.