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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
3.9 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta, Cobb Parkway, Truist Park
2260 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
3057 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cumberland Boulevard
2014 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cumberland Boulevard Southeast
1583 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Boulevard Southeast
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Turn left onto Cobb Parkway South
2007 ft · 46 sec · Cobb Parkway South
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Turn right onto Paces Mill Road Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Paces Mill Road Southeast
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Turn sharp left
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast
732 ft · 24 sec · Paces Ferry Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Cochise Drive Southeast
77 m · 9 sec · Cochise Drive Southeast
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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.
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
3.88 mi · 00h 04m
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 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.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Vinings. Straight-line distance: 6.41 mi (10.32 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vinings
Census designated place in the U.
| Population | 9,734 |
| Coordinates | 33.8648300, -84.4643700 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vinings (-84.46437, 33.86483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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