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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Oakwood, GA is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.74 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.85 mi
56.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.85 mi
Kilometers
56.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.74 mi
Kilometers
70.39 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST
Return by in Sandy Springs
Fri, Nov 6, 5:00 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-11-06T14:59
Arrive Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Pinehurst
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
21.9 mi
00h 30m
To Oakwood
21.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.9 mi · 19 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    14.8 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 162: Salem Road

    1986 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Salem Road Southeast

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Salem Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Smith Store Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Smith Store Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smith Store Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 36%
Purple Heart Highway
14.8 mi · 34%
Salem Road Southeast
4.37 mi · 10%
Smith Store Road
1.94 mi · 4%
Covington Highway
1.77 mi · 4%
Wesley Chapel Road
1.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

15.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
00h 30m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
4:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny near Oakwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Sandy Springs and 21.9 miles from Oakwood.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny near Oakwood.

Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst

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 Pinehurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.3 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 10.3 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
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Pinehurst
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

20 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 34.85 mi (56.09 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 Oakwood

Oakwood is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5481700, -83.9743500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Oakwood (-83.97435, 33.54817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.91
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $5.45 $10.91
Mid-grade $4.04 $6.22 $12.44
Premium $4.48 $6.90 $13.79
Diesel $5.66 $8.72 $17.43

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Oakwood. The current time is 14:59:51.

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.