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

The driving distance from Chickamauga, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 104 miles (167.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
104.04 mi
01h 51m
Flight
83.58 mi
134.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.58 mi
Kilometers
134.51 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.04 mi
Kilometers
167.44 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 10:31 PM EDT
Return by in Chickamauga
Sun, May 31, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chickamauga
2026-05-30T20:40
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 10:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chickamauga
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
Adairsville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Chickamauga
55.4 mi
00h 55m
To Sandy Springs
48.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

    109 m · 19 sec · Euclid Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    151 m · 19 sec · Cove Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lee Avenue

    1047 ft · 39 sec · Lee Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    117 m · 18 sec · 7th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Thomas Avenue

    1248 ft · 45 sec · Thomas Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Terri Lane

    611 ft · 24 sec · Terri Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hamel Drive

    1038 ft · 36 sec · Hamel Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Hamel Drive

    778 ft · 27 sec · Hamel Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lee-Gordon Mill Road

    87 m · 8 sec · Lee-Gordon Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Osburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Osburn Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest

    3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chickamauga 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
90.4 mi · 87%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.91 mi · 3%
Mount Vernon Highway
1.23 mi · 1%
Osburn Road
1.09 mi · 1%
I 285 East Bypass
0.88 mi · 1%
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

90.1 mi · 01h 38m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
00h 55m from Chickamauga
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy leaving Chickamauga and 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 Chickamauga to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.4 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Chickamauga and 48.7 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy around Chickamauga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Adairsville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chickamauga and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 83.58 mi (134.51 km).

Chickamauga

#1 Chickamauga

City in Walker County, Georgia, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates34.8711900, -85.2907900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.291238, 34.871149)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.9 L · about $14.54
Round trip
$29.07
7.34 gal · 27.8 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.54 $29.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.25 $32.51
Premium $4.78 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $5.62 $20.64 $41.28

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 Chickamauga and Sandy Springs. The current time is 20:40:05.

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.