Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Late night in Sandy Springs on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Mount Zion, 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 15m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Zion, GA
Art Merikotka
Trip Overview
This 60.3-mile drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Mount Zion, GA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on the Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, with a portion on Bowdon Junction Road. With an estimated fuel cost of around $9, this route is quite economical. Since both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region of Georgia, you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries, keeping the travel experience consistent.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 38.7 mi | 42m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 14 mi | 16m |
| Bowdon Junction Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| North Park Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Roswell Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mount Zion Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mitchell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hilderbrand Drive Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Murphy Freeway
— 38.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Mount Zion, GA.
1
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mount Vernon Highway
2
Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast
506 ft
·
24 sec
·
Boylston Drive Northeast
3
Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
4
Turn left onto GA 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 285
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 20
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 27: Bremen
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Park Street
11
Turn right onto Bowdon Junction Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bowdon Junction Road
12
Turn right onto Mitchell Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mitchell Street
13
Turn right onto GA 16
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
14
Turn left
52 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn left
22 ft
·
1 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Boylston Drive Northeast
Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 9 / Roswell Road
Turn left onto GA 9 / Roswell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
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 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingha...
7
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Bremen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward US 27: Bremen
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Mount Zion, GA
Late night in Mount Zion on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Douglasville, GA
30 mi in
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
4 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 15m 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 drive that's heavily influenced by highways, with 64% of the journey taking place on these types of roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.7 miles along the Tom Murphy Freeway, offering a chance for steady progress. While the profile suggests a highway-focused experience, be aware that sections on Bowdon Junction Road might introduce more local road characteristics. This blend means you'll experience periods of faster travel interspersed with potentially slower segments as you approach your destination.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.7 mi on Tom Murphy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Boylston Drive Northeast.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Boylston Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hilderbrand Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 9 / Roswell Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Mount Zion, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
Birmingham
15.7 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.7 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. 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 Mount Zion, 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 0.1 miles (Boylston Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hilderbrand Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 9 / Roswell Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Zion, 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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