How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Pine Mountain, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Pine Mountain, GA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.71 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.88 mi
36.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.88 mi
Kilometers
36.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.71 mi
Kilometers
46.2 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Mountain
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-18T06:13
Arrive Pine Mountain
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Clarkston
GA

Human settlement in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sandy Springs
14.4 mi
00h 21m
To Pine Mountain
14.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 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 Pine Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Pine Mountain.

  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

    8 mi · 13 min · Covington Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Evans Mill Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Evans Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Woodrow Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woodrow Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Klondike Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Klondike Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Klondike Road;Rockland Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Klondike Road;Rockland Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Klondike Road;Rockland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 55%
Covington Highway
8.01 mi · 28%
Klondike Road
0.89 mi · 3%
Woodrow Drive
0.84 mi · 3%
Hammond Drive Northeast
0.71 mi · 2%
Peachtree Dunwoody Road
0.61 mi · 2%
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 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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkston
00h 21m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Pine Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Pine Mountain?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Clarkston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 14.4 miles from Pine Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Pine Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Clarkston

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 Clarkston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9 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 9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Pine Mountain. Straight-line distance: 22.88 mi (36.82 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Pine Mountain

#2 Pine Mountain

City in Harris and Meriwether Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,452
Coordinates33.6759400, -84.1149200
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Pine Mountain (-84.11492, 33.67594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.00
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.00 $8.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.47 $8.95
Premium $4.78 $4.83 $9.65
Diesel $5.62 $5.68 $11.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Pine Mountain. The current time is 06:13:30.

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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.