Origin
Redan, GA
Morning in Redan on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redan, 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
37m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redan, GA
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Trip Overview
Redan, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is 25.6 miles and takes about 37m via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traversing Georgia for its entirety. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes local roads with some highway segments, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. Given the relatively short distance and duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops or a leisurely pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Stone Mountain Freeway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| East Ponce de Leon Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roswell Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| SR 8 CONN | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 19 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redan, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on South Deshon Road
218 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Deshon Road
2
Turn right onto South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
3
Continue on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 8 CONN
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 8 CONN
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 78 West, GA 410 West: Atlanta
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 78; GA 410
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stone Mountain Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 2
Toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
524 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattanooga, Lawrenceville Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 285
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
518 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 25; 27B
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
Exit 25
Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 19
Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto GA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mount Vernon Highway
18
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, 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.
Exit 2
Toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon...
9
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattanooga, Lawrenceville Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattano...
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$4.00 one way
$8.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Sandy Springs, GA
Morning in Sandy Springs on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections and local road segments. Only about 13% of the drive is on highways, so be prepared for frequent changes in speed and direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The journey will likely feel like a progression through various neighborhoods and commercial areas, rather than a continuous highway cruise.
Only 13% 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: 10.9 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
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 around 11.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 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.
Between Redan, GA and Sandy Springs, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga and Lawrenceville Highway.
Macon
11.3 mi in
|
~18m
Greenville
11.3 mi in
|
~18m
Chattanooga
11.3 mi in
|
~18m
Lawrenceville Highway
11.5 mi in
|
~18m
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 37m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 10.9 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 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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