How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Union Point, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Union Point, GA is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.78 mi
01h 54m
Flight
77.87 mi
125.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.87 mi
Kilometers
125.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.78 mi
Kilometers
150.92 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Point
Fri, Apr 17, 2:19 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 4:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-17T12:24
Arrive Union Point
Fri, Apr 17, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
9:30 PM EDT
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
Covington
GA

City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
46.9 mi
00h 57m
To Union Point
46.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Union Point.

  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

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton

    1537 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lake Oconee Parkway

    974 ft · 19 sec · Lake Oconee Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Union Point Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Union Point Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Scott Street

    608 ft · 33 sec · Scott Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Carlton Avenue

    97 m · 14 sec · Carlton Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 48%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 17%
Carl Sanders Highway
15.9 mi · 17%
Union Point Highway
5.06 mi · 5%
South Main Street
2.6 mi · 3%
East Broad Street
2.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 57m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Union Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Union Point?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Sandy Springs and 46.9 miles from Union Point.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Union Point.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Covington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

54 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 Union Point. Straight-line distance: 77.87 mi (125.32 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Union Point

#2 Union Point

City in Greene County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,977
Coordinates33.6156800, -83.0746000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Union Point (-83.0746, 33.61568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.66 $29.32
Premium $4.78 $15.82 $31.63
Diesel $5.62 $18.62 $37.23

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Union Point. The current time is 12:24:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.