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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Commerce, GA is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
62.61 mi
01h 14m
Flight
56.17 mi
90.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.17 mi
Kilometers
90.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.61 mi
Kilometers
100.76 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce
Mon, May 4, 12:01 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Mon, May 4, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-04T10:46
Arrive Commerce
Mon, May 4, 12:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Rest Haven
GA

Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
31.3 mi
00h 37m
To Commerce
31.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 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 Commerce.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

    2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast

    1550 ft · 40 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 98: Commerce, Maysville

    1423 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Maysville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maysville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Maysville Highway

    2196 ft · 44 sec · Maysville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Maysville Road

    1332 ft · 27 sec · Maysville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    82 m · 13 sec · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto State Street

    29 m · 4 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
34.9 mi · 56%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 25%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.4 mi · 9%
Maysville Road
1.94 mi · 3%
North Elm Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Hammond Drive Northeast
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rest Haven
00h 37m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Commerce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Rest Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Sandy Springs and 31.3 miles from Commerce.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rest Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rest Haven, 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 Rest Haven.

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

53 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

77 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Commerce. Straight-line distance: 56.17 mi (90.4 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Commerce

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population7,328
Coordinates34.2040000, -83.4571100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Commerce (-83.45711, 34.204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.51
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.75 $17.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.79 $19.58
Premium $4.78 $10.56 $21.12
Diesel $5.62 $12.43 $24.86

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Commerce. The current time is 10:46:49.

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.