Drive or Fly: Sandy Springs, GA to Griffin, GA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for PDK–ATL. At 51 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 16m
Distance
51.9 mi
Total Cost
$46
CO2
21 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 59m
6m in the air
Air Distance
47 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
12 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between PDK and ATL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 16m | 2h 59m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $46 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 21 kg CO2 | 12 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via Tara Boulevard, I 75, US 19; US 41; GA 3
via I 285, US 19; US 41; GA 3; GA 54
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sandy Springs, GA to Griffin, GA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.