Origin
Oxford, GA
Late night in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, 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
49m
Distance
46.3 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 46.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Street Northwest, Highway 278, I 20 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 46.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Street Northwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oxford, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oxford, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Street Northwest | — | — |
| Highway 278 | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| Purple Heart Highway | — | — |
| I 285 | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
| US 19 South | — | — |
| Roswell Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Street Northwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on Emory Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Emory Street
2
Turn right onto West Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto Highway 278 Northwest
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Highway 278 Northwest
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Atlanta
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 West: Atlanta
5
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
7
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
9
Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 19 South: Roswell Road
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
11
Turn right onto Roswell Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Roswell Road
12
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mount Vernon Highway
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Oxford, GA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Oxford, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sandy Springs, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sandy Springs, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.24 one way
$14.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.92 | $15.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Sandy Springs on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
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
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
49m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oxford, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 46.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Street Northwest, Highway 278, I 20 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 miles from Oxford, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Oxford, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oxford, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oxford, GA to Sandy Springs, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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