Origin
Woodstock, GA
Night in Woodstock on Tuesday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodstock, GA to Sandy Springs, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
28m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodstock, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodstock, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 24.8 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Towne Lake Parkway, I 575 South, Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.88 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
12.4 miles from Woodstock, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 24.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Towne Lake Parkway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Woodstock, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is easy. At 28m 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 Woodstock, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Towne Lake Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 575 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Towne Lake Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
66 ft
·
5 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto Towne Lake Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Towne Lake Parkway
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Towne Lake Parkway
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Towne Lake Parkway
4
Exit the roundabout onto Towne Lake Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Towne Lake Parkway
5
Turn left onto I 575 South, GA 5 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 575 South, GA 5 South
6
Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
7
Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
10
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11
Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Riverside Drive
12
Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Riverside Drive
13
Turn slight right
213 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
479 ft
·
14 sec
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Riverside Drive Northwest
15
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
16
Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
17
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Vernon Highway
18
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 12.4 miles from Woodstock, GA, or about 14m 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 24.8 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.4 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 Sandy Springs, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodstock, 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 Woodstock, GA
This is one driving day of about 24.8 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodstock, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.4 mi from Woodstock, GA · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.4 miles from Woodstock, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sandy Springs, GA
The final approach into Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Sandy Springs, GA
Night in Sandy Springs on Tuesday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
27 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
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 Woodstock, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 24.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Towne Lake Parkway, I 575 South, Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Woodstock, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.88 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 Woodstock, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is easy. At 28m 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 Woodstock, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodstock, GA to Sandy Springs, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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