How far is Sandy Springs, GA from North Decatur, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to North Decatur, GA is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and North Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and North Decatur.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector
1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector
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Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5 mi · 6 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 42: North Druid Hills Road
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 42 South: North Druid Hills Road
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Clairmont Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road
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Turn left onto North Decatur Road
36 m · 2 sec · North Decatur Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and North Decatur.
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.
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
4.96 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near North Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to North Decatur?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Brookhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Sandy Springs and 6.6 miles from North Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near North Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Brookhaven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookhaven.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and North Decatur. Straight-line distance: 10.14 mi (16.32 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Decatur
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 16,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.7903800, -84.3060300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Decatur (-84.30603, 33.79038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
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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