Duluth, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is 17.9 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and Georgia state lines. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that's best suited for a single day. It's a straightforward option for connecting two points without requiring significant planning or time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8.3 mi
11m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.7 mi
4m
Buford Highway
2.1 mi
3m
Roswell Road
0.8 mi
1m
North Berkeley Lake Road
0.8 mi
1m
US 19
0.2 mi
<1m
West Lawrenceville Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Mount Vernon Highway
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duluth, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
43 ft·4 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto 120
453 ft·13 sec·West Lawrenceville Street
3
Turn right onto US 23; GA 13
2.1 mi·3 min·Buford Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto North Berkeley Lake Road
0.8 mi·1 min·North Berkeley Lake Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8.3 mi·11 min·Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 285
3.7 mi·4 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
518 ft·12 sec
Exit 25; 27BToward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy SpringsUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
1.4 mi·2 min·this road
Exit 25Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 19
Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy SpringsUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto GA 9
0.8 mi·1 min·Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
180 ft·3 sec·Mount Vernon Highway
13
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Turn right onto US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3 mi into trip|~5m in|Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
11.3 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
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.
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
15.4 mi into trip|~22m 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
16.9 mi into trip|~24m 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
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$3.06
$6.12
premium
$4.70
$3.31
$6.63
diesel
$5.61
$3.95
$7.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
5.4
0
$1.88
$0.86
Efficient EV
4.5
0
$1.57
$0.72
EV Truck/SUV
7.2
0
$2.51
$1.15
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Duluth, GA
Late night
in Duluth on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:19PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Sandy Springs, GA
Late night
in Sandy Springs on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:19PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent intersections and traffic signals rather than long stretches of open road. With a 100% highway share, you'll be navigating roads that might feel more like local arterials than true interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 8.3 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more frequent turns. Expect a dynamic driving experience with constant adjustments.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Duluth, GA to Sandy Springs, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Chattanooga along the way.
Chattanooga
11.3 mi in|~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 8.3 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
