How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Vinings, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Vinings, GA is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
8.88 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.41 mi
10.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.41 mi
Kilometers
10.32 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.88 mi
Kilometers
14.29 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vinings
Tue, May 26, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 26, 10:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-26T22:05
Arrive Vinings
Tue, May 26, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
North Atlanta
GA

A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.

From Sandy Springs
4.4 mi
00h 07m
To Vinings
4.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Vinings.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    114 m · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast

    154 m · 25 sec · Boylston Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

    586 ft · 33 sec · Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roswell Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta, Cobb Parkway, Truist Park

    2260 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta

    3057 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Cumberland Boulevard

    2014 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cumberland Boulevard Southeast

    1583 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Boulevard Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cobb Parkway South

    2007 ft · 46 sec · Cobb Parkway South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Paces Mill Road Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Paces Mill Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left

    65 m · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast

    732 ft · 24 sec · Paces Ferry Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cochise Drive Southeast

    77 m · 9 sec · Cochise Drive Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cochise Drive Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
191 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.88 mi · 44%
I 75 South
1.01 mi · 11%
I 285 West
0.72 mi · 8%
Paces Mill Road Southeast
0.7 mi · 8%
Roswell Road
0.67 mi · 8%
Cumberland Boulevard
0.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

3.88 mi · 00h 04m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
6.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Atlanta
00h 07m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vinings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Vinings?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

North Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 4.4 miles from Vinings.

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

The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vinings.

Stop Ideas Near North Atlanta

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 North Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11.1 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 11.1 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 11.1 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 North Atlanta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

9 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

66 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Vinings. Straight-line distance: 6.41 mi (10.32 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Vinings

#2 Vinings

Census designated place in the U.

Population9,734
Coordinates33.8648300, -84.4643700
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Vinings (-84.46437, 33.86483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.46
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.23 $2.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.37 $2.75
Premium $4.78 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.62 $1.74 $3.49

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 · May 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Vinings. The current time is 22:05:53.

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.