Origin
College Park, GA
Late night in College Park on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, GA to Sandy Springs, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, GA
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Trip Overview
Navigating the 26.3-mile stretch between College Park and Sandy Springs is a straightforward endeavor that typically takes about 35 minutes. Since this is a quick journey within the Southeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your fuel budget for the trip will be roughly $4, making it a very economical commute. You will primarily utilize the Atlanta Bypass, also known as the Perimeter, alongside Camp Creek Parkway and Mount Vernon Highway. Whether you are traveling for business or a local visit, this route offers a practical connection between these two Georgia cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Camp Creek Parkway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Mount Vernon Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Heards Ferry Road Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Drive Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harvard Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on Harvard Avenue
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
4
Turn straight onto GA 6
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Camp Creek Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 285 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
6
Merge onto I 285
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
9
Turn slight right
214 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
11
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
12
Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
13
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Vernon Highway
14
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
|
US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 285 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 285 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge onto I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Riverside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Riverside Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Riverside Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances efficiency with short bursts of highway travel. Only 10% of your journey is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. The most significant portion of the drive is a 20.3-mile stretch along the Atlanta Bypass, which provides the bulk of your momentum. As you transition from the Perimeter onto local streets like Mount Vernon Highway, the pace shifts from a steady highway flow to a more technical, stop-and-go environment. Staying alert is key as the road character changes frequently throughout the 35-minute transit.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 College Park, GA to Sandy Springs, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
Birmingham
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in College Park, GA
Full guide →College Park is a city of 15,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta.
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 35m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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