Origin
Powder Springs, GA
Late night in Powder Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Powder Springs, 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
36m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 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 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Powder Springs, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Powder Springs to Sandy Springs, you are looking at a straightforward 22.9-mile transit across the Southeast. Expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like the East-West Connector and Powder Springs Road, you will not encounter any interstate travel. Budget roughly $4 for fuel to cover the distance, assuming standard vehicle efficiency. This drive is a practical way to navigate between these two Georgia communities without the complexity of a long-distance excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Connector | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Powder Springs Road Southwest | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Mount Vernon Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Marietta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Atlanta Road Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Heards Ferry Road Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Parkway Southeast | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Connector
— 8.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powder Springs, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on Marietta Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marietta Street
2
Continue on Powder Springs Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Powder Springs Road
3
Continue on Powder Springs Road Southwest
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Powder Springs Road Southwest
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto East-West Connector
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
East-West Connector
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Cumberland Parkway Southeast
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway Southeast
6
Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlanta Road Southeast
Use the right lane.
7
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 285 North
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 285
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
11
Turn slight right
214 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
13
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
14
Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
15
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Vernon Highway
16
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East-West Connector
Turn right onto East-West Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn sharp left toward I 285 North
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 North
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m 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 / slight right lanes.
7
20 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Riverside Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Riverside Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:35 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
31 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
36m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, your journey consists entirely of surface streets that wind through the local landscape. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the route is characterized by frequent transitions through local traffic patterns. Navigating these roads requires patience and a focus on maneuvering through the turns that define the path. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the surrounding area for the entirety of the 22.9-mile trek.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on East-West Connector.
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 3.3 miles in near East-West Connector.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (East-West Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on East-West Connector. 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 3.3 miles (East-West Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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