How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Norcross, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Norcross, GA is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Norcross.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Norcross.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road
119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.8 mi · 5 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Duluth
125 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
1421 ft · 18 sec · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Peachtree Street
16 m · 1 sec · South Peachtree Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Peachtree Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Norcross.
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.
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.81 mi · 00h 05m
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 Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norcross.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Norcross?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Sandy Springs and 5.9 miles from Norcross.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norcross.
Stop Ideas Near Doraville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doraville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Norcross. Straight-line distance: 9.53 mi (15.34 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norcross
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,003 |
| Coordinates | 33.9412100, -84.2135300 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norcross (-84.21353, 33.94121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
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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