Origin
Temple, GA
Night in Temple on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Temple, 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
1h
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Temple, GA
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Trip Overview
This 48.3-mile drive from Temple, GA, to Sandy Springs, GA, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes major highways, including the Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, making it a quick connection between these two Georgia locations. Given its short duration and highway nature, this trip is ideal for a single day, requiring no overnight stops. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entirety of this drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 29.3 mi | 31m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest | 2 mi | 3m |
| Carrollton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Mount Vernon Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Heards Ferry Road Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Murphy Freeway
— 29.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on GA 274
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
James Street
2
Turn right onto GA 274
408 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sage Street
3
Turn right onto GA 113
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 20
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 49
Toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on GA 70
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on GA 70
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto US 78; US 278; GA 8
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 285 North
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 285
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
14
Turn slight right
214 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
16
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
17
Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
18
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Vernon Highway
19
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Temple, 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 45.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 113 / Carrollton Street
Turn right onto GA 113 / Carrollton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
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 49
Toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fult...
7
34.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Turn left toward I 285 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 North
7
45.8 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.55 one way
$15.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Night in Sandy Springs on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
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
22 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 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 predominantly highway-focused experience, with 61% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.3 miles on the Tom Murphy Freeway. This route is characterized by its efficient, direct path, minimizing local road detours. As you progress, the drive remains consistent in its highway nature, offering a predictable and swift transit. It's designed for covering ground rather than exploring roadside attractions.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 mi on Tom Murphy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 GA 113 / Carrollton Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.3 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 (GA 113 / Carrollton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Temple, GA to Sandy Springs, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Fulton County Airport along the way.
Fulton County Airport
31.3 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.3 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 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 0.1 miles (GA 113 / Carrollton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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