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

The driving distance from Baldwin, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.43 mi
01h 11m
Flight
62.03 mi
99.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.03 mi
Kilometers
99.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.43 mi
Kilometers
113.35 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sun, May 3, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Baldwin
Sun, May 3, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwin
2026-05-03T09:47
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sun, May 3, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwin
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
Flowery Branch
GA

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

From Baldwin
35.2 mi
00h 35m
To Sandy Springs
35.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stonepile Street

    9 m · 5 sec · Stonepile Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willingham Avenue

    771 ft · 15 sec · Willingham Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Willingham Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Willingham Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    1502 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Duncan Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · 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 Baldwin 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
40.7 mi · 58%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 18%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.75 mi · 8%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
4.68 mi · 7%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 2%
Duncan Bridge Road
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Continue on Lanier Parkway

24.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowery Branch
00h 35m from Baldwin
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Baldwin and Clear near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Flowery Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Baldwin and 35.2 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Baldwin and Clear near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Flowery Branch

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flowery Branch, 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 Flowery Branch.

RAIL

Gainesville

14 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

61 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

70 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

115 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwin and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 62.03 mi (99.82 km).

Baldwin

#1 Baldwin

City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,477
Coordinates34.4917700, -83.5373900
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Stonepile Street (-83.537422, 34.49172)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.78 $11.90 $23.79
Diesel $5.62 $14.00 $28.01

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwin and Sandy Springs. The current time is 09:47:06.

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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.