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

The driving distance from Suwanee, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
27.27 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.67 mi
31.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.67 mi
Kilometers
31.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.27 mi
Kilometers
43.89 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in Suwanee
Wed, Apr 22, 8:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suwanee
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Sandy Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Suwanee
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
Peachtree Corners
GA

A city in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

From Suwanee
11.7 mi
00h 16m
To Sandy Springs
15.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buford Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Buford Highway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buford Highway

    34 m · 2 sec · Buford Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Buford Highway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Buford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1788 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    158 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    990 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suwanee 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8.34 mi · 31%
Buford Highway
7.68 mi · 28%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.72 mi · 14%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 6%
North Berkeley Lake Road
0.76 mi · 3%
Roswell Road
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

8.34 mi · 00h 12m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peachtree Corners
00h 16m from Suwanee
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Suwanee 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 Suwanee to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Peachtree Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Suwanee and 15.6 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Peachtree Corners

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

50 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

106 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suwanee and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 19.67 mi (31.66 km).

Suwanee

#1 Suwanee

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Population21,803
Coordinates34.0514900, -84.0713000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Buford Highway (-84.070979, 34.051265)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.61
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.80 $7.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.25 $8.50
Premium $4.78 $4.59 $9.17
Diesel $5.62 $5.40 $10.80

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Suwanee and Sandy Springs. The current time is 19:28:10.

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.