Origin
Fayetteville, GA
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 38.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, GA 279, West Fayetteville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 23 mi | 26m |
| GA 279 | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| West Fayetteville Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Mount Vernon Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Glynn Street North | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Heards Ferry Road Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on GA 85; GA 92
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Glynn Street North
2
Turn left onto GA 314
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
West Fayetteville Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto GA 279
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
GA 279
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 285 North
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
6
Merge onto I 285
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
9
Turn slight right
214 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
11
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
12
Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
13
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Vernon Highway
14
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Fayetteville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
GA 279
Turn left onto GA 279
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 South, I 285 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 85 South, I 285 North
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge onto I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
36.3 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Sandy Springs on Saturday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
19 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
1 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
55m 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?
38.8 mi in 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near GA 279.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (GA 279): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Fayetteville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Chattanooga along the way.
Chattanooga
12.8 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 5.6 miles (GA 279): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Trip.ovh 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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