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

The driving distance from Dasher, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.74 mi
03h 54m
Flight
229.66 mi
369.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.66 mi
Kilometers
369.61 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.74 mi
Kilometers
408.36 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Dasher
Thu, Apr 16, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dasher
2026-04-15T21:43
Arrive Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dasher
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Dasher
126.7 mi
01h 57m
To Sandy Springs
127 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Christian Drive

    22 m · 3 sec · Christian Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Christian Drive

    27 m · 4 sec · Christian Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dasher Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Dasher Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Loch Laurel Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Loch Laurel Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Carroll Ulmer Road

    1424 ft · 1 min · Carroll Ulmer Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Madison Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    145.3 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  14. 14

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

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  16. 16

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dasher 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Highway
146 mi · 58%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 26%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 10%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Dasher Road
1.86 mi · 1%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Madison Highway

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
229.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 57m from Dasher
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dasher and Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.7 miles from Dasher and 127 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dasher and Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dasher and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 229.66 mi (369.61 km).

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#1 Dasher

Human settlement in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,025
Coordinates30.7474300, -83.2207000
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Dasher Road (-83.220764, 30.747112)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.89 L · about $35.45
Round trip
$70.90
17.9 gal · 67.78 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.45 $70.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.64 $79.28
Premium $4.78 $42.76 $85.53
Diesel $5.62 $50.33 $100.67

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dasher and Sandy Springs. The current time is 21:43:31.

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.