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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Mableton, GA is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
16.86 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.78 mi
22.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.78 mi
Kilometers
22.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.86 mi
Kilometers
27.13 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mableton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-23T12:13
Arrive Mableton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Mableton
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Atlanta Road Southeast

    2153 ft · 45 sec · Atlanta Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cumberland Parkway Southeast

    3205 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Parkway Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on East-West Connector

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East-West Connector

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fontaine Road Southeast

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Fontaine Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Floyd Road Southwest

    1345 ft · 38 sec · Floyd Road Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

    1736 ft · 41 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Road

    30 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right

    47 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.95 mi · 47%
Fontaine Road Southeast
2.81 mi · 17%
East-West Connector
2.44 mi · 14%
I 285 West
0.72 mi · 4%
Roswell Road
0.67 mi · 4%
Cumberland Parkway Southeast
0.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

7.95 mi · 00h 09m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 13m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Mableton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.5 miles from Sandy Springs and 8.5 miles from Mableton.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 9.5 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 9.5 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

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 Mableton. Straight-line distance: 13.78 mi (22.18 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Mableton

Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia

Population37,115
Coordinates33.8187200, -84.5824300
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Mableton (-84.58243, 33.81872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.67
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.34 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.61 $5.23
Premium $4.78 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.62 $3.32 $6.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Mableton. The current time is 12:13:48.

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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.