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

The driving distance from Cedartown, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
68.25 mi
01h 15m
Flight
50.64 mi
81.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.64 mi
Kilometers
81.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.25 mi
Kilometers
109.83 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sun, May 31, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Cedartown
Sun, May 31, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedartown
2026-05-31T06:13
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sun, May 31, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedartown
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
Dallas
GA

County seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States

From Cedartown
29.2 mi
00h 37m
To Sandy Springs
39.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
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 Cedartown and Sandy Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue

    73 m · 8 sec · West Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South College Street

    1177 ft · 26 sec · South College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Rockmart Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Cedartown Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Marietta Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    105 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Macland Road

    9.9 mi · 16 min · Macland Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest

    7.2 mi · 14 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cobb Parkway South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 285 East

    2083 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest

    3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockmart Highway
10.8 mi · 16%
Nathan Dean Parkway
10.1 mi · 15%
Macland Road
9.85 mi · 14%
Windy Hill Road Southwest
7.21 mi · 11%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.89 mi · 9%
Cedartown Highway
2.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Nathan Dean Parkway

Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 37m from Cedartown
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedartown 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 Cedartown to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Cedartown and 39.1 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedartown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

44 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

97 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedartown and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 50.64 mi (81.49 km).

Cedartown

#1 Cedartown

County seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States

Population9,980
Coordinates34.0112300, -85.2559300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: West Avenue (-85.255901, 34.011232)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.67 $21.35
Premium $4.78 $11.51 $23.03
Diesel $5.62 $13.55 $27.11

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 Cedartown and Sandy Springs. The current time is 06:13:53.

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.