Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Late night in Sandy Springs on Monday
Local time
3:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Druid Hills, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Druid Hills, GA
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Trip Overview
Sandy Springs, GA to Druid Hills, GA is 12.8 miles and takes about 23m via T Harvey Mathis Parkway and Briarcliff Road Northeast, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning. Consider this route for a quick commute or an easy transfer between areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Briarcliff Road Northeast | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Lavista Road Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Glenridge Drive Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| Oakdale Road Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Johnson Ferry Road Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Decatur Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cheshire Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Druid Hills, GA.
1
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Vernon Highway
2
Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenridge Drive Northeast
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Glenridge Connector
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Glenridge Connector
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GA 400 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto GA 400
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lenox Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
9
At end of road, turn left onto GA 13
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Buford Highway
10
Turn right onto Lenox Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lenox Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Cheshire Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Cheshire Bridge Road
12
Turn left onto GA 236
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lavista Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto GA 42
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Briarcliff Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 42
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Briarcliff Road Northeast
15
Turn left onto North Decatur Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Decatur Road
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto Oakdale Road Northeast
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
Oakdale Road Northeast
17
Continue on Oakdale Road Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakdale Road Northeast
18
Turn left onto The By Way Northeast
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
The By Way Northeast
19
Arrive at destination
The By Way Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward GA 400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 400 South
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lenox Road
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 1B
Toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road,...
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Lenox Road
Turn right onto Lenox Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
GA 42 / Briarcliff Road Northeast
Turn right onto GA 42 / Briarcliff Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Decatur Road
Turn left onto North Decatur Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.92 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| premium | $4.64 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Druid Hills, GA
Late night in Druid Hills on Monday
Local time
3:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
23m 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 drive is 37% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads before transitioning to surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 4.7 miles on T Harvey Mathis Parkway. Expect a shift in pace as you move from the highway sections to surface roads like Briarcliff Road Northeast and Lavista Road Northeast, which will feel more like navigating local traffic.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on T Harvey Mathis Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 12.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles (Lenox Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,091 ft
832 ft
Total Climb
328 ft
Total Descent
489 ft
Highest Point
1,091 ft
Elevation Range
259 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Sandy Springs, GA
Full guide →Founded 2005
Arriving in Druid Hills, GA
Full guide →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 23m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on T Harvey Mathis Parkway. 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 Druid Hills, 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 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles (Lenox Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 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 Druid Hills, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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