Origin
Jasper, GA
Late night in Jasper on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jasper, 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
1h 6m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jasper, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Jasper to Sandy Springs covers 54.4 miles and typically takes about 57 minutes of driving time. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two Southeast locations. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. It serves as a straightforward connection within Georgia, making it an efficient way to transition from the more rural landscape of Jasper into the suburban environment of Sandy Springs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| A P D Highway | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| APD Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East Church Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Mount Vernon Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Heards Ferry Road Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on South East Street
180 ft
·
15 sec
·
South East Street
2
Turn left onto GA 53 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Church Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto GA 5; GA 515
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
APD Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Continue on I 575; GA 5
10 mi
·
10 min
·
A P D Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 575; GA 5
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 575; GA 5
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 75; GA 5
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 285
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
13
Turn slight right
214 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
15
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
16
Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
17
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Vernon Highway
18
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Jasper, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 53 Business / East Church Street
Turn left onto GA 53 Business / East Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway
Turn left onto GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
48.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
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 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Bi...
8
48.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
7
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$8.59 one way
$17.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
3:56 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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating via East Church Street and the APD Highway, as this route contains 0% highway driving. Because the road consists entirely of local thoroughfares, you should anticipate a more engaging, hands-on experience behind the wheel. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so stay alert as you navigate the frequent transitions throughout the 54.4-mile journey. The character of the road remains consistent, requiring your full attention as you move through the various local segments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 early in the drive near GA 53 Business / East Church Street.
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 54.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 (GA 53 Business / East Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jasper, GA and Sandy Springs, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville and Augusta.
Tampa
48.2 mi in
|
~55m
Greenville
48.2 mi in
|
~55m
Augusta
48.2 mi in
|
~55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 54.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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 21.1 miles on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. 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 (GA 53 Business / East Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 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.
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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