How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Cumming, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Cumming, GA is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Cumming.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Cumming.
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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
2212 ft · 1 min · Hammond Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto US 19 North, GA 400 North
1075 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
21.6 mi · 26 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20: Buford, Cumming
1056 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West: Cumming
1344 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 20 West: Cumming
1515 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Buford Highway
2250 ft · 48 sec · Buford Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
66 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight
52 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Cumming.
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.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
21.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cumming.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Cumming?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Alpharetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Sandy Springs and 13.5 miles from Cumming.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:16 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 Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cumming.
Stop Ideas Near Alpharetta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alpharetta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Cumming. Straight-line distance: 23.84 mi (38.37 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cumming
City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 6,639 |
| Coordinates | 34.2073200, -84.1401900 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cumming (-84.14019, 34.20732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $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.
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