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Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Kennesaw, GA

Drive Time

30m

Distance

20.6 mi

33 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Kennesaw, GA, GA

Kennesaw, GA

Thomas K

Trip Overview

The drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Kennesaw, GA covers 20.6 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Cobb Parkway North, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.30 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

10.3 miles from Sandy Springs, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 20.6 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.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 5.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 20.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20 Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
14.9 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward US 41, GA 3, GA 5 South: Kennesaw

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 41, GA 3, GA 5 South: Kennesaw
9
15.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | GA 5

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 5 toward US 41, GA 3, GA 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 41, GA 3, GA 5

Towns Along This Route

Between Sandy Springs, GA and Kennesaw, GA, road signs point toward Marietta and Chattanooga.

Marietta

5.5 mi in | ~8m

Chattanooga

5.5 mi in | ~8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway 7.2 mi 8m
Cobb Parkway North 4.6 mi 7m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 3.9 mi 4m
Roswell Road 0.7 mi 1m
Summers Street Northwest 0.4 mi 1m
GA 5 0.4 mi <1m
South Main Street Northwest 0.2 mi <1m
Canton Road Connector 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Larry McDonald Memorial Highway — 7.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Kennesaw, GA.

1

Start on Mount Vernon Highway

374 ft · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
2

Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast

505 ft · 25 sec · 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 · I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange
6

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

3.9 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

0.3 mi · 21 sec · I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
10

Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

7.2 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta

0.4 mi · 26 sec · GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
12

Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Canton Road Connector
13

Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 3, GA 5 South: Kennesaw

0.2 mi · 13 sec · US 41, GA 3, GA 5 South: Kennesaw
14

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 13 sec
15

Keep slight right to continue on US 41, GA 3, GA 5

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 41, GA 3, GA 5
16

Turn right onto Cobb Parkway North

4.6 mi · 7 min · Cobb Parkway North
17

Turn right onto Summers Street Northwest

0.4 mi · 1 min · Summers Street Northwest
18

Turn left onto South Main Street Northwest

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South Main Street Northwest
19

Turn left onto J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

66 ft · 2 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
20

Arrive at your 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.3 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 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 20.6 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.3 miles or 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kennesaw, 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 20.6 miles and 30m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for about 7.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.3 mi from Sandy Springs, GA · 14m into the drive

Downtown Centre, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

10 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

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.3 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kennesaw, GA

The final approach into Kennesaw, 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 Kennesaw, 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

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,...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour $5
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 5.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.30 one way

$6.59 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.59 $7.18
premium $4.78 $3.88 $7.75
diesel $5.64 $4.58 $9.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.80 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.88 $1.32

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Sandy Springs, GA

Late night in Sandy Springs on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kennesaw, GA

Late night in Kennesaw on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

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

30m 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 Kennesaw, GA covers 20.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Cobb Parkway North, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 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 $3.30 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 20.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sandy Springs, GA and Kennesaw, GA, road signs point toward Marietta and Chattanooga.

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