The drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Evans, GA covers 151.2 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on Carl Sanders Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.64 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.6 miles from Sandy Springs, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 151.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 53m drive with frequent turns across 151.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 79.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 151.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (Wesley Chapel Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip|~5m 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 / slight right lanes.
7
18.2 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward US 278: Covington Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
5
20.2 mi into trip|~27m in|Wesley Chapel Road
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
21.8 mi into trip|~30m in
Turn left toward I 20 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 20 East
5
22.3 mi into trip|~31m in|I 20 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Carl Sanders Highway
79.3 mi
1h 24m
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi
48m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi
18m
South Belair Road
4 mi
7m
Covington Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi
2m
Hammond Drive Northeast
0.7 mi
1m
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Evans, GA.
1
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
0.1 mi·19 sec·Mount Vernon Highway
2
Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
0.5 mi·1 min·Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
0.3 mi·39 sec·Glenridge Drive Northeast
4
Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast
0.7 mi·1 min·Hammond Drive Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
0.3 mi·44 sec·Peachtree Dunwoody Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
392 ft·16 sec·Peachtree Dunwoody Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
8
Merge onto I 285
16 mi·18 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 43Toward US 278: Covington HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
1.8 mi·2 min·Covington Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Wesley Chapel Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left
0.4 mi·59 sec
Toward I 20 EastUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 20
45 mi·48 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 20
79 mi·1 hr 24 min·Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward GA 383
16
Turn left onto GA 383
4.0 mi·7 min·South Belair Road
17
Turn left onto Hereford Farm Road
246 ft·6 sec·Hereford Farm Road
18
Turn right
136 ft·12 sec
19
Turn right
118 ft·8 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.6 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 miles.
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 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.6 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evans, 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 151.2 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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.
The longest stretch is on Carl Sanders Highway for about 79.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.6 mi from Sandy Springs, GA
· 1h 28m into the drive
The midpoint is around 75.6 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.
Arriving in Evans, GA
The final approach into Evans, 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 Evans, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
$5
near mile 5.2
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 15.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.64 one way
$47.29 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$25.85
$51.71
premium
$4.70
$27.98
$55.97
diesel
$5.61
$33.38
$66.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.4
0
$15.88
$7.26
Efficient EV
37.8
0
$13.23
$6.05
EV Truck/SUV
60.5
0
$21.17
$9.68
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Morning
in Sandy Springs on Friday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evans, GA
Morning
in Evans on Friday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Covington, GA
76 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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
2h 53m 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 Sandy Springs, GA to Evans, GA covers 151.2 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.6 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 $23.64 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 151.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (Wesley Chapel Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sandy Springs, GA to Evans, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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