Origin
Fairburn, GA
Late night in Fairburn on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairburn, 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
44m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairburn, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
Fairburn, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is 32.4 miles and takes about 44m via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a relatively short, same-day trip primarily within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a drive that involves navigating local roads and city traffic, rather than an open highway experience. It’s a practical route for getting from one area to another without extensive travel time, making it ideal for a quick errand or transition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Mount Vernon Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Washington Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Broad Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Heards Ferry Road Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 21.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairburn, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on US 29; GA 14; GA 92
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broad Street
2
Continue on US 29; GA 14
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto Washington Road
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Road
4
Continue on Washington Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 285 North
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 285
22 mi
·
24 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Washington Road
Enter roundabout onto Washington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left toward I 285 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 North
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
29.9 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
30.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Riverside Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Riverside Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 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 | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
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
4:57 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
1 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
44m 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?
This trip is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You won't be cruising on interstates here. Instead, anticipate a route that utilizes local roads like Roosevelt Highway and Mount Vernon Highway, interspersed with stretches on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 21.6 miles on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, offering some uninterrupted driving before you transition back to more local thoroughfares. Be prepared for frequent turns and varying traffic conditions typical of urban and suburban environments.
Only 0% 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: 21.6 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near Washington Road.
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 32.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 6.9 miles (Washington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 44m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 21.6 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: at 6.9 miles (Washington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 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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