Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Late night in Sandy Springs on Wednesday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Arlington, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
204.3 mi
329 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
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6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Arlington, GA covers 204.3 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boylston Drive Northeast, Hilderbrand Drive Northeast, Roswell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102.2 miles from Sandy Springs, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 204.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boylston Drive Northeast 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Arlington, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boylston Drive Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hilderbrand Drive Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roswell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Boylston Drive Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Arlington, GA.
1
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
374 ft
·
12 sec
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Mount Vernon Highway
2
Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast
505 ft
·
25 sec
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Boylston Drive Northeast
3
Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
4
Turn left onto Roswell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Roswell Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange
6
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24 mi
·
27 min
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Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
9
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
50 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
51 mi
·
55 min
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Chet Atkins Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
12
Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
12 mi
·
15 min
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Victory Drive
13
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
36 mi
·
42 min
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Martha Berry Highway
14
Continue straight
16 mi
·
20 min
15
Turn left onto East Hartford Road
7.2 mi
·
10 min
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East Hartford Road
16
Turn right onto Turner Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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Turner Street
17
Continue on Depot Avenue South
7.8 mi
·
13 min
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Depot Avenue South
18
Turn left onto Pioneer Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Pioneer Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.2 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.2 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sandy Springs, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Sandy Springs, GA
This is one driving day of about 204.3 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sandy Springs, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.2 mi from Sandy Springs, GA · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.2 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, GA
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.95 one way
$63.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.93 | $69.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.81 | $75.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.11 | $90.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.45 | $9.81 |
| Efficient EV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.88 | $8.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.7 | 1 | $28.60 | $13.08 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Arlington, GA
Late night in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Arlington, GA covers 204.3 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boylston Drive Northeast, Hilderbrand Drive Northeast, Roswell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.2 miles from Sandy Springs, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Arlington, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sandy Springs, GA to Arlington, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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