How far is Adairsville, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Adairsville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.22 mi
00h 57m
Flight
44.19 mi
71.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.19 mi
Kilometers
71.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.22 mi
Kilometers
88.86 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 26, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Adairsville
Tue, May 26, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adairsville
2026-05-26T09:34
Arrive Sandy Springs
Tue, May 26, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adairsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Acworth
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From Adairsville
27.3 mi
00h 28m
To Sandy Springs
27.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adairsville and Sandy Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adairsville and Sandy Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    36 m · 7 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    2947 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    32 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adairsville Highway

    61 m · 4 sec · Adairsville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest

    3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adairsville and Sandy Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
46.1 mi · 84%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.91 mi · 5%
Mount Vernon Highway
1.23 mi · 2%
Adairsville Highway
1.17 mi · 2%
I 285 East Bypass
0.88 mi · 2%
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

45.7 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Acworth
00h 28m from Adairsville
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Adairsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adairsville to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Acworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Adairsville and 27.8 miles from Sandy Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Adairsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Acworth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Acworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Acworth Power Department

Acworth , GA
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Acworth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

40 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

82 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adairsville and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 44.19 mi (71.11 km).

Adairsville

#1 Adairsville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population5,053
Coordinates34.3687000, -84.9341100
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-84.93411, 34.36871)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.64 $17.27
Premium $4.78 $9.32 $18.63
Diesel $5.62 $10.97 $21.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Adairsville and Sandy Springs. The current time is 09:34:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.