Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy Springs, GA
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Commerce, GA
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Sandy Springs, GA to Commerce, GA is 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m via I 85, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the interstate, making it a convenient option for a quick transit or a short day trip. You'll find the route efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 34.1 mi | 36m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Maysville Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Elm Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hammond Drive Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Johnson Ferry Road Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Commerce, GA.
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast
Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 285
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 85
Continue on I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
Take the exit
Turn right onto GA 98
Continue on 98
Continue on 98
Continue on 98
Turn left onto 326
Turn sharp left onto State Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Sandy Springs, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 59.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 85 North: Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 North: Gainesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward GA 98: Commerce, Maysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.59 one way
$19.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $10.53 | $21.05 |
| premium | $4.64 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Sandy Springs on Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Commerce on Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly highway, with 80% of the 62.6 miles on interstates like I 85 and the Atlanta Bypass. You'll experience a longest stretch of 34.1 miles on I 85 without needing to exit. Expect to see frequent exits and merging traffic for a significant portion of the drive, especially around urban areas, before transitioning to more open highway cruising.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Interstate Highway 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
638 ft
Total Descent
821 ft
Highest Point
1,099 ft
~31.3 mi in
Elevation Range
354 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Commerce, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.
Maysville
Founded 2005
Commerce is a town of 7,400 people (2020) in East High Country.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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