Origin
Dallas, GA
Late night in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, 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
51m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, GA
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Trip Overview
This 32.7-mile drive from Dallas, GA to Sandy Springs, GA will take you about 50 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, easily manageable within a few hours. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward journey. Budget around $5 for fuel to cover this distance. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. This drive is ideal for those looking for a quick, direct trip without needing extensive planning or an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Macland Road | 12.1 mi | 19m |
| Windy Hill Road Southwest | 7.2 mi | 13m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Merchants Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Cobb Parkway South | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Mount Vernon Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Heards Ferry Road Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Memorial Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Macland Road
— 12.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on East Griffin Street
76 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Griffin Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto GA 61; GA 6 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
4
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 61; GA 6 Business
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Merchants Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Macland Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Macland Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest
7.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Windy Hill Road Southwest
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto US 41; GA 3
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cobb Parkway South
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 285 East
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 285 East
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 285
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
14
Turn slight right
214 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
16
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
17
Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
18
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
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
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Dallas, 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 0.4 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Turn left toward I 285 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 East
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chatta...
7
24.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 285 East
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
4:11 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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' for this 32.7-mile stretch, with a 0% highway share. The entire 50-minute journey will keep you engaged with frequent turns and local road navigation. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as you'll be constantly interacting with the local street grid. You'll travel along Main Street, East Memorial Drive, and Merchants Drive, experiencing a continuous flow of community roads rather than open highway. This route offers a consistent, ground-level perspective of the areas you're passing through.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Macland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 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 Dallas, GA to Sandy Springs, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Chattanooga along the way.
Chattanooga
24.1 mi in
|
~42m
About the Cities
Starting in Dallas, GA
Full guide →Dallas (Georgia) is in Georgia.
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 51m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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 12.1 miles on Macland Road. 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 0.4 miles (GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 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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