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

The driving distance from Tucker, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
13.8 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.43 mi
16.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.43 mi
Kilometers
16.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.8 mi
Kilometers
22.21 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 5, 3:23 PM EDT
Return by in Tucker
Tue, May 5, 3:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucker
2026-05-05T15:05
Arrive Sandy Springs
Tue, May 5, 3:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tucker
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Doraville
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Tucker
6.9 mi
00h 08m
To Sandy Springs
6.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fellowship Road

    20 m · 11 sec · Fellowship Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lavista Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lavista Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 285 North

    1421 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  5. 5

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucker 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.22 mi · 67%
Lavista Road
1.8 mi · 13%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 12%
Roswell Road
0.76 mi · 6%
I 285 North
0.27 mi · 2%
Mount Vernon Highway
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

9.22 mi · 00h 11m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 08m from Tucker
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucker 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 Tucker to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Tucker and 6.9 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Doraville

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 Doraville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.7 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 12.7 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 12.7 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 Doraville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucker and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 10.43 mi (16.79 km).

Tucker

#1 Tucker

Census-designated place, Georgia, USA

Population36,857
Coordinates33.8545500, -84.2171400
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Fellowship Road (-84.217309, 33.854588)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.94
Round trip
$3.88
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.94 $3.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.78 $2.34 $4.68
Diesel $5.62 $2.76 $5.51

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucker and Sandy Springs. The current time is 15:05:24.

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.