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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Milton, GA is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.8 mi
00h 37m
Flight
15.04 mi
24.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.04 mi
Kilometers
24.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.8 mi
Kilometers
31.86 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sat, Apr 25, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 25, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-25T06:52
Arrive Milton
Sat, Apr 25, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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

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
Roswell
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Sandy Springs
9.8 mi
00h 18m
To Milton
10.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 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 Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2212 ft · 1 min · Hammond Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 19 North, GA 400 North

    1075 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Canton Street

    122 m · 13 sec · Canton Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hopewell Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Hopewell Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hopewell Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Hopewell Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hopewell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hopewell Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Redd Road

    2872 ft · 1 min · Redd Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Thompson Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Thompson Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Scotlandwell Place

    2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scotlandwell Place

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
9.12 mi · 46%
Hopewell Road
2.71 mi · 14%
US 19 North
1.41 mi · 7%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.28 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.23 mi · 6%
South Thompson Road
0.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

9.12 mi · 00h 11m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roswell
00h 18m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Sandy Springs and 10.1 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 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 Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Roswell

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 Roswell and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Meeting point 14.6 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

57 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

113 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Milton. Straight-line distance: 15.04 mi (24.2 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Milton

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population40,037
Coordinates34.1321600, -84.3006700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.378565, 33.924289)
End: (-84.300373, 34.132888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.55
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.77 $5.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.10 $6.20
Premium $4.78 $3.34 $6.69
Diesel $5.62 $3.94 $7.87

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Milton. The current time is 06:52:30.

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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.