How far is Baxley, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Baxley, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baxley and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baxley and Sandy Springs.
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Start on East Parker Street
19 m · 6 sec · East Parker Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1094 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Boulevard
2318 ft · 32 sec · North Boulevard
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Continue on Hatch Parkway North
7.7 mi · 9 min · Hatch Parkway North
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Continue on Hatch Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hatch Parkway
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on US 1/GA 4
2990 ft · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4
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Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on James Street
20.8 mi · 26 min · James Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Baxley 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 01h 10m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baxley to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Baxley and 111 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baxley and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baxley and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 189.38 mi (304.78 km).
#1 Baxley
County seat of Appling County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,652 |
| Coordinates | 31.7782500, -82.3484600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.63 | $69.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.36 | $74.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
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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