Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Afternoon in Sandy Springs on Friday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Union Point, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
93.8 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union Point, GA
Sebastián Casimiro
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Sandy Springs to Union Point, expect a straightforward journey covering 93.8 miles. You should set aside about 1 hour and 54 minutes of travel time, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $15 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Georgia, you won't experience major environmental or cultural shifts along the way. This route is best treated as a direct trip, as the duration is short enough that an overnight stay likely isn't necessary unless you have specific business in Union Point.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Sandy Springs, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes surface streets over high-speed transit. You will navigate through areas using roads like Johnson Ferry Road Northeast, Glenridge Drive Northeast, and Hammond Drive Northeast to reach your destination. Because this route has a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a steady pace rather than the monotony of an interstate grind. Behind the wheel, you will find a more technical driving experience that requires your full attention on local navigation. Expect a consistent, winding journey rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Union Point, GA is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Union Point, 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 | — | — |
| US 278 | — | — |
| Covington Highway | — | — |
| Wesley Chapel Road | — | — |
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 Union Point, 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
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 278: Covington Highway
10
Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Covington Highway
11
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Wesley Chapel Road
12
Turn left onto I 20 East
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 20 East
13
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45 mi
·
48 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
14
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
16
Turn left onto Lake Oconee Parkway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lake Oconee Parkway
17
Continue on South Main Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
18
Turn right onto East Broad Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broad Street
19
Continue on Union Point Highway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Union Point Highway
20
Turn left onto Scott Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Scott Street
21
Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
318 ft
·
14 sec
·
Carlton Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth transition out of Sandy Springs, try to avoid peak commuting hours, as local road traffic can add time to your 1 hour and 54-minute estimated drive. Given the lack of highway miles, your fuel consumption may be slightly higher than on a straight interstate run, so keep that $15 budget in mind. Since there are no formal stops scheduled, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break. My best advice for this specific path is to pay close attention to your GPS navigation, as the transition between local roads can be frequent and easy to miss. Keeping a steady pace will make the 93.8-mile journey feel much more manageable.
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 46.9 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, or about 57m 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union Point, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sandy Springs, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sandy Springs, GA
This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Sandy Springs, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.9 mi from Sandy Springs, GA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.9 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union Point, GA
The final approach into Union Point, 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
$14.67 one way
$29.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Union Point, GA
Afternoon in Union Point on Friday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Covington, GA
47 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
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 54m 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 Union Point, GA covers 93.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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 46.9 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 $14.67 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 Union Point, GA is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Union Point, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sandy Springs, GA to Union Point, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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