How far is Alma, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Alma, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Sandy Springs.
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Start on East 16th Street
27 m · 6 sec · East 16th Street
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Turn right onto North Pierce Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · North Pierce Street
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Larry Contos Boulevard
92 m · 5 sec · Larry Contos Boulevard
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Continue on Tallahassee Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Tallahassee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jarman Street
2486 ft · 56 sec · East Jarman Street
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Continue on West Coffee Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Coffee Street
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Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
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Continue on East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi · 23 min · East Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on East Oak Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Oak Street
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Turn slight right onto Railroad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
28.3 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
1844 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
158 m · 13 sec
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Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
990 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Sandy Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alma to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Alma and 115.2 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 198.88 mi (320.06 km).
#1 Alma
City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,336 |
| Coordinates | 31.5393700, -82.4623600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $32.20 | $64.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.01 | $72.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.85 | $77.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.72 | $91.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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