How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Sugar Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Sugar Hill.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
160 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
14.3 mi · 15 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 317 North: Suwanee
1521 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
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Continue on Suwanee Dam Road Northwest
1581 ft · 30 sec · Suwanee Dam Road Northwest
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Continue on Suwanee Buford Dam Road
1954 ft · 39 sec · Suwanee Buford Dam Road
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Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
1037 ft · 37 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Sugar Hill.
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.
Interstate Highway 85
Continue on Interstate Highway 85
14.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Sugar Hill?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Berkeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Sandy Springs and 15.6 miles from Sugar Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 23.43 mi (37.71 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sugar Hill
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 21,747 |
| Coordinates | 34.1064900, -84.0335200 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sugar Hill (-84.03352, 34.10649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
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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