How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Palmetto, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Palmetto, GA is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Fulton 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 Palmetto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Palmetto.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
114 m · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast
154 m · 25 sec · Boylston Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
586 ft · 33 sec · Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Roswell Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Roswell Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.1 mi · 28 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
1125 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Senoia Road
1841 ft · 36 sec · Senoia Road
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Turn straight onto Fairburn Industrial Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairburn Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left
732 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street
92 m · 8 sec · Southwest Broad Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn right onto Toombs Street
24 m · 2 sec · Toombs Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Toombs Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Palmetto.
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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Palmetto?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
East Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 20.3 miles from Palmetto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto.
Stop Ideas Near East Point
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 East Point.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Palmetto. Straight-line distance: 32.68 mi (52.6 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmetto
City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,964 |
| Coordinates | 33.5178900, -84.6696500 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto (-84.66965, 33.51789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
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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