How far is Buena Vista, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Buena Vista, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
151.38 mi
02h 24m
Flight
111.2 mi
178.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.2 mi
Kilometers
178.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.38 mi
Kilometers
243.62 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sun, May 31, 2:09 PM EDT
Return by in Buena Vista
Sun, May 31, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buena Vista
2026-05-31T11:45
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sun, May 31, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buena Vista
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
LaGrange
GA

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

From Buena Vista
75.4 mi
01h 12m
To Sandy Springs
76 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista and Sandy Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    102 m · 20 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    126 m · 18 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 6th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Clarke Duncan Highway

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Clarke Duncan Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Martha Berry Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    47.5 mi · 51 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    22.6 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest

    3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buena Vista 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 32%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47.5 mi · 31%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.6 mi · 15%
Clarke Duncan Highway
15.9 mi · 10%
Martha Berry Highway
9.43 mi · 6%
Mount Vernon Highway
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaGrange
01h 12m from Buena Vista
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buena Vista and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Buena Vista to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

LaGrange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Buena Vista and 76 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buena Vista and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near LaGrange

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

103 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buena Vista and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 111.2 mi (178.96 km).

Buena Vista

#1 Buena Vista

City in Georgia, United States

Population2,065
Coordinates32.3190400, -84.5171400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-84.517141, 32.319063)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.22 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.30
10.68 gal · 40.44 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.15 $42.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.65 $47.30
Premium $4.78 $25.51 $51.03
Diesel $5.62 $30.03 $60.06

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Buena Vista and Sandy Springs. The current time is 11:45:15.

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.