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

The driving distance from Ashburn, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
178.17 mi
02h 47m
Flight
158.95 mi
255.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.95 mi
Kilometers
255.8 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.17 mi
Kilometers
286.74 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 2:55 PM EDT
Return by in Ashburn
Sat, May 30, 5:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburn
2026-05-30T12:07
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 2:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashburn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Ashburn
89 mi
01h 23m
To Sandy Springs
89.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    20 m · 6 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    901 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    977 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    158 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    990 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
74.4 mi · 42%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 37%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 14%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 6%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 1%
Roswell Road
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

72.2 mi · 01h 17m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
158.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 23m from Ashburn
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ashburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Ashburn and 89.2 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.91 one way or $49.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburn and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 158.95 mi (255.8 km).

Ashburn

#1 Ashburn

Census designated place in Virginia

Population3,653
Coordinates31.7060100, -83.6532200
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Avenue (-83.653208, 31.705986)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.8 L · about $24.91
Round trip
$49.83
12.58 gal · 47.6 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.91 $49.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.86 $55.72
Premium $4.78 $30.05 $60.11
Diesel $5.62 $35.37 $70.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashburn and Sandy Springs. The current time is 12:07:57.

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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.