Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
88.4 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Photo: Thomas K
The drive from Comer, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 88.4 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Sunset Avenue, US 129 North, Outer Loop 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Comer, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 88.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Sunset Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 129 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Outer Loop 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 78 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monroe Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 29 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| University Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Comer, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto East Sunset Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn left
Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, US 411 North, GA 10 Loop Outer: Commerce, Jefferson
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
Take the exit slight right toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe
Keep slight left to continue on GA 10, US 78 Bus
Turn right onto Atlanta Highway
Turn slight left onto Monroe Highway
Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road
Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Turn right onto Roswell Road
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy Springs, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Comer, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Comer, GA
This is one driving day of about 88.4 miles and 1h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.2 mi from Comer, GA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Comer, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Sandy Springs, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sandy Springs, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.79 one way
$27.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| premium | $4.78 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $19.57 | $39.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.38 | $5.66 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Comer on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Sandy Springs on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
44 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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