How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Fair Oaks, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Fair Oaks, GA is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
12.4 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.54 mi
15.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.54 mi
Kilometers
15.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.4 mi
Kilometers
19.96 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Oaks
Fri, Oct 16, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-10-16T07:41
Arrive Fair Oaks
Fri, Oct 16, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Sandy Springs
6.2 mi
00h 10m
To Fair Oaks
6.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Fair Oaks.

  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 right to continue on Windy Hill Road, Smyrna

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Windy Hill Road Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Concord Road Southeast

    39 m · 4 sec · Old Concord Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Barber Road

    1536 ft · 54 sec · Barber Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Joyner Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Joyner Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.88 mi · 31%
Windy Hill Road Southeast
3.03 mi · 24%
Atlanta Road Southeast
1.89 mi · 15%
I 75 North
0.91 mi · 7%
I 285 West
0.72 mi · 6%
Roswell Road
0.67 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

3.88 mi · 00h 04m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 10m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Fair Oaks?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Sandy Springs and 6.2 miles from Fair Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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 Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.8 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Fair Oaks. Straight-line distance: 9.54 mi (15.35 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9164900, -84.5446500
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Fair Oaks (-84.54465, 33.91649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.67
Round trip
$3.33
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.67 $3.33
Mid-grade $4.27 $1.88 $3.76
Premium $4.70 $2.07 $4.14
Diesel $5.75 $2.53 $5.06

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Fair Oaks. The current time is 07:41:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.