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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Carrollton, GA is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
58.78 mi
01h 12m
Flight
46.62 mi
75.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.62 mi
Kilometers
75.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.78 mi
Kilometers
94.59 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Tue, May 12, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 12, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-12T21:00
Arrive Carrollton
Tue, May 12, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
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
Douglasville
GA

City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
29.4 mi
00h 36m
To Carrollton
29.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham

    2858 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    31 mi · 34 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

    2120 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery

    41 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Carrollton Street

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Carrollton Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Park Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Park Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · Alabama Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Maple Street

    71 m · 9 sec · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
31 mi · 53%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14 mi · 24%
Carrollton Street
9.45 mi · 16%
North Park Street
1.5 mi · 3%
I 285 West
0.72 mi · 1%
Roswell Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

31 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Douglasville
00h 36m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 29.4 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Douglasville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Douglasville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

33 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

103 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 46.62 mi (75.03 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.20
Round trip
$16.40
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.20 $16.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.17 $18.34
Premium $4.78 $9.89 $19.78
Diesel $5.62 $11.64 $23.28

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Carrollton. The current time is 21:00:26.

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.