Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
102.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
The drive from Reed Creek, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 102.4 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Hope Road, Mt Hebron Road, Mount Olivet Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.97 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
51.2 miles from Reed Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 102.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mt Hebron Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Olivet Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Junction 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lavonia Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hartwell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vickery Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Reed Creek, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
Start on Boleman Hill Road
Turn left onto New Hope Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mt Hebron Road
Turn left onto Mount Olivet Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olivet Road
Turn right onto Junction 77
Continue on Lavonia Highway
Continue on Hartwell Road
Continue on Vickery Street
Turn left onto West Avenue
Turn right onto Jones Street
Take the exit straight
Turn left
Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
Keep slight right
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 52m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy Springs, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Reed Creek, 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 Reed Creek, GA
This is one driving day of about 102.4 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Reed Creek, GA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 51.2 miles from Reed Creek, 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
$15.97 one way
$31.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.86 | $35.71 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.26 | $38.52 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $22.67 | $45.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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 Reed Creek on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Sandy Springs on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
51 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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