How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Union City, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Union City, GA is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Union City.
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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
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Flat Shoals Road
762 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Flat Shaols Road
1211 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Flat Shoals Road
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Flat Shoals Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Flat Shoals Road
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Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive
152 m · 28 sec · Bally Shannon Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive
63 m · 12 sec · Kilkenny Drive
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Turn right onto Limerick Drive
539 ft · 28 sec · Limerick Drive
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Turn right onto Bantry Circle
81 m · 12 sec · Bantry Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bantry Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Union City.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Union City?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 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?
Mableton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Sandy Springs and 15.6 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:04 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Mableton
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 Mableton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Union City. Straight-line distance: 25.13 mi (40.44 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union City
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,399 |
| Coordinates | 33.5870600, -84.5424300 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union City (-84.54243, 33.58706)
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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