Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Afternoon in Sandy Springs on Saturday
Local time
12:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Mount Airy, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
72.8 mi
117 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Airy, GA
Enam Sape
Trip Overview
The drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Mount Airy, GA covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lanier Parkway, Interstate Highway 85, Cornelia Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on Lanier Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 72.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 72.8 miles, with most of the trip on Lanier Parkway and Interstate Highway 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.3 miles on Lanier Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lanier Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lanier Parkway and Interstate Highway 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.8 miles you will encounter 18 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese 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
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 85 North: Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
8
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Roa...
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
8
25.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 985 / Lanier Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985 / Lanier Parkway toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 113
Toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Mount Airy, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
68.8 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Parkway | 24.3 mi | 26m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Cornelia Highway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Tommy Irwin Parkway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Level Grove Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wyly Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dicks Hill Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lanier Parkway
— 24.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Mount Airy, 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
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
525 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
12
Merge onto I 85
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
13
Continue on I 85
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 85
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Lanier Parkway
Exit 113
Toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on US 23; GA 365
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Cornelia Highway
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 23; GA 365
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward GA 15 East: Level Grove Road, Airport
19
Turn right onto Level Grove Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Level Grove Road
20
Continue on Old Level Grove Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Level Grove Road
21
Continue on Level Grove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Level Grove Road
22
Continue on Irvin Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Irvin Street
23
Turn right onto US 441 BUS; GA 105
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street South
24
Turn sharp left onto Wyly Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyly Street
25
Continue on Dicks Hill Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dicks Hill Parkway
26
Turn left onto 6th Street
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
6th Street
27
Turn right onto Old Main Street
363 ft
·
19 sec
·
Old Main Street
28
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
7th Street
29
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Sandy Springs, GA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Airy, GA
The final approach into Mount Airy, 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
$11.38 one way
$22.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.47 | $26.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (64% 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
Mount Airy, GA
Afternoon in Mount Airy on Saturday
Local time
12:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Oakwood, GA
36 mi in
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 28m 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 Mount Airy, GA covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lanier Parkway, Interstate Highway 85, Cornelia Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 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 $11.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.8 miles you will encounter 18 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Mount Airy, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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