Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Late night in Sandy Springs on Friday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Arcade, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arcade, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Arcade, GA covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast, Glenridge Drive Northeast, Hammond Drive Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 57.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Johnson Ferry Road 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. 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 Sandy Springs, GA to Arcade, GA is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Sandy Springs, GA to Arcade, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Ferry Road Northeast | — | — |
| Glenridge Drive Northeast | — | — |
| Hammond Drive Northeast | — | — |
| Peachtree Dunwoody Road | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| Northeast Expressway | — | — |
| Highway 85 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Arcade, GA.
1
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
0.1 mi
·
20 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
·
40 sec
·
Glenridge Drive Northeast
4
Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hammond Drive Northeast
5
Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Peachtree Dunwoody Road
6
Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road
390 ft
·
17 sec
·
Peachtree Dunwoody Road
7
Take the ramp sharp left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 85 North: Greenville
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
525 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 85 North: Greenville
12
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
13
Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
14
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 85 North: Gainesville
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
17
Merge slight left
7.4 mi
·
10 min
18
Take the exit slight left
502 ft
·
14 sec
19
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Athens Highway
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
Athens Highway
21
Turn left onto Wyatt Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyatt Street
22
Turn right onto Peppers Street
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Peppers Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Sandy Springs, GA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arcade, GA
The final approach into Arcade, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.61 | $21.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Arcade, GA
Late night in Arcade on Friday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
3 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
1h 9m 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 Arcade, GA covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Johnson Ferry Road Northeast, Glenridge Drive Northeast, Hammond Drive Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 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 $8.96 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 Sandy Springs, GA to Arcade, GA is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Sandy Springs, GA to Arcade, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sandy Springs, GA to Arcade, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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