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

The driving distance from Senoia, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
53.38 mi
01h 04m
Flight
44.14 mi
71.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.14 mi
Kilometers
71.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.38 mi
Kilometers
85.91 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Senoia
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Senoia
2026-04-18T00:53
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Senoia
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
Union City
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

From Senoia
26.5 mi
00h 32m
To Sandy Springs
26.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Rockaway Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Joel Cowan Parkway

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Joel Cowan Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Senoia Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Senoia Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    22.6 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest

    3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.6 mi · 42%
Joel Cowan Parkway
14.7 mi · 28%
I-85 North
6.87 mi · 13%
Rockaway Road
2.45 mi · 5%
Senoia Road
1.48 mi · 3%
Mount Vernon Highway
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

22.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 32m from Senoia
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Senoia and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Senoia and 26.9 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Senoia and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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 Union City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

27 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Senoia and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 44.14 mi (71.03 km).

Senoia

#1 Senoia

City in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,528
Coordinates33.3023400, -84.5538200
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.553981, 33.302351)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.33 $16.65
Premium $4.78 $8.98 $17.97
Diesel $5.62 $10.57 $21.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Senoia and Sandy Springs. The current time is 00:53:41.

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.