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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Emerson, GA is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
32.36 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.73 mi
41.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.73 mi
Kilometers
41.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.36 mi
Kilometers
52.08 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emerson
Tue, May 26, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 26, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-26T07:09
Arrive Emerson
Tue, May 26, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kennesaw
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
16.2 mi
00h 20m
To Emerson
16.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Allatoona Road, Emerson

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    52 m · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    566 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue

    98 m · 13 sec · Gaston Westbrook Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 4th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
23.3 mi · 72%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.88 mi · 12%
Old Allatoona Road Southeast
1.44 mi · 4%
I 75 North
1.21 mi · 4%
I 285 West
0.72 mi · 2%
Roswell Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

15 mi · 00h 17m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennesaw
00h 20m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Emerson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Sandy Springs and 16.2 miles from Emerson.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Emerson.

Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw

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 Kennesaw and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

78 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Emerson. Straight-line distance: 25.73 mi (41.41 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Emerson

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population1,589
Coordinates34.1270400, -84.7554900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Emerson (-84.75549, 34.12704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.03
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.52 $9.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.05 $10.10
Premium $4.78 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $5.62 $6.41 $12.82

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Emerson. The current time is 07:09:26.

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.