Origin
Arcade, GA
Late night in Arcade on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arcade, GA to Sandy Springs, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arcade, GA
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Arcade to Sandy Springs, expect a straightforward 57.6-mile journey that typically takes about one hour. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, it is an economical choice for commuters or travelers moving between these two Georgia locations. Both the starting point and destination are nestled within the Southeast, keeping the regional landscape consistent throughout your travels. Since there are no designated stops on this itinerary, you can anticipate a direct transit rather than a multi-day sightseeing adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 40.1 mi | 43m |
| Major Damon J. Gause Bypass | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Roswell Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| GA 82 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 19 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Athens Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mount Vernon Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 40.1 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcade, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on Peppers Street
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peppers Street
2
Turn left onto Wyatt Street
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wyatt Street
3
Turn right onto US 129 Business; GA 15 Alternate
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
Athens Highway
4
Turn left onto GA 82
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
GA 82
5
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11 Connector
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
6
Continue on US 129; GA 11
358 ft
·
5 sec
·
Athens Highway
7
Continue on US 129; GA 11
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I-85 South: Atlanta
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 85
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 95B
Toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 285
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
518 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 25; 27B
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
Exit 25
Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 19
Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto GA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mount Vernon Highway
19
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Arcade, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward I-85 South: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-85 South: Atlanta
8
48.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 95B
Toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingh...
8
48.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
8
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25; 27B
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road,...
8
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19 toward US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.01 one way
$18.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sandy Springs, GA
Late night in Sandy Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate a series of local roads, including Wyatt Street, Athens Highway, and Major Damon J, rather than relying on high-speed interstates. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, emphasizing a slower, more deliberate pace. Because your longest stretch is 0 miles on Wyatt Street, you should stay alert for frequent turns and directional changes. This lack of highway miles makes for a hands-on driving experience that differs significantly from a monotonous interstate cruise.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.1 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Major Damon J. Gause Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arcade, GA to Sandy Springs, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
Birmingham
48.3 mi in
|
~55m
About the Cities
Arriving in Sandy Springs, GA
Full guide →Founded 2005
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.1 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sandy Springs, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sandy Springs, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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