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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Austell, GA is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.98 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.58 mi
26.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.58 mi
Kilometers
26.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.98 mi
Kilometers
32.16 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austell
Wed, Apr 15, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-14T23:56
Arrive Austell
Wed, Apr 15, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Sandy Springs
10 mi
00h 16m
To Austell
10 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    114 m · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast

    154 m · 25 sec · Boylston Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

    586 ft · 33 sec · Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roswell Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    8 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Atlanta Road Southeast

    2153 ft · 45 sec · Atlanta Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cumberland Parkway Southeast

    3205 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Parkway Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on East-West Connector

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East-West Connector

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fontaine Road Southeast

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Fontaine Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Floyd Road Southwest

    1345 ft · 38 sec · Floyd Road Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest

    924 ft · 20 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Love Street

    34 m · 3 sec · Love Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Love Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.95 mi · 40%
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
3.31 mi · 17%
Fontaine Road Southeast
2.81 mi · 14%
East-West Connector
2.44 mi · 12%
I 285 West
0.72 mi · 4%
Roswell Road
0.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

7.95 mi · 00h 09m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 16m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Austell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Sandy Springs and 10 miles from Austell.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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 Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 8.7 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 8.7 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Austell. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.69 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Austell

#2 Austell

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population7,208
Coordinates33.8126100, -84.6343800
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Austell (-84.63438, 33.81261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.81
Round trip
$5.62
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.81 $5.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.14 $6.29
Premium $4.78 $3.39 $6.78
Diesel $5.62 $3.99 $7.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Austell. The current time is 23:56:47.

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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.