How far is Sugar Hill, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Sugar Hill, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar Hill and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Hill and Sandy Springs.
-
1
Start on West Broad Street
27 m · 2 sec · West Broad Street
-
2
Continue on Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
881 ft · 34 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
-
3
Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.8 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
-
4
Turn left onto Suwanee Buford Dam Road
2272 ft · 47 sec · Suwanee Buford Dam Road
-
5
Continue on Suwanee Dam Road Northwest
1473 ft · 28 sec · Suwanee Dam Road Northwest
-
6
Continue on Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest
-
7
Take the ramp right toward I 85 South
1445 ft · 35 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
-
9
Keep slight right
9.8 mi · 11 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
2431 ft · 32 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
158 m · 13 sec
-
14
Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
990 ft · 25 sec
-
16
Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road
-
17
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Hill and Sandy Springs.
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.
I 85 South
Keep slight right
9.77 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sugar Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sandy Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sugar Hill to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Berkeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Sugar Hill and 16.7 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sugar Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley Lake.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Hill and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 23.43 mi (37.71 km).
#1 Sugar Hill
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 21,747 |
| Coordinates | 34.1064900, -84.0335200 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.