How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Avondale Estates, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Avondale Estates, GA is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Avondale Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Avondale Estates.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
1550 ft · 40 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road
119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.1 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Clarkston
1282 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Turn left onto North Clarendon Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Clarendon Avenue
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Turn left onto Kingstone Road
28 m · 4 sec · Kingstone Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kingstone Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Avondale Estates.
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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Avondale Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Avondale Estates?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Sandy Springs and 8.6 miles from Avondale Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Avondale Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Doraville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doraville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Avondale Estates. Straight-line distance: 12.34 mi (19.86 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avondale Estates
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,110 |
| Coordinates | 33.7714900, -84.2671400 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avondale Estates (-84.26714, 33.77149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
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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