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

The driving distance from Redan, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.81 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.81 mi
30.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.81 mi
Kilometers
30.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.81 mi
Kilometers
43.14 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Mon, May 25, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Redan
Mon, May 25, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redan
2026-05-25T03:15
Arrive Sandy Springs
Mon, May 25, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Redan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Clarkston
GA

Human settlement in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Redan
12.8 mi
00h 18m
To Sandy Springs
14 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Deshon Road

    67 m · 8 sec · South Deshon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto SR 8 CONN

    1.2 km · 1 min · SR 8 CONN

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 78 West, GA 410 West: Atlanta

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattanooga, Lawrenceville Highway

    160 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2996 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.9 mi · 41%
South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
4.96 mi · 19%
Stone Mountain Freeway
2.52 mi · 9%
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.78 mi · 7%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkston
00h 18m from Redan
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Redan 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 Redan to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Clarkston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Redan and 14 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Redan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Clarkston

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 Clarkston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10 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 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redan and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 18.81 mi (30.27 km).

Redan

#1 Redan

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population33,015
Coordinates33.7453800, -84.1315800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: South Deshon Road (-84.131556, 33.745365)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.53
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.76 $7.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.78 $4.54 $9.08
Diesel $5.62 $5.34 $10.69

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Redan and Sandy Springs. The current time is 03:15:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.