How far is Ellaville, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Ellaville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pike County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellaville and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellaville and Sandy Springs.
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Start on West Oglethorpe Street
27 m · 10 sec · West Oglethorpe Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
21.1 mi · 25 min
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Continue on South Broad Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Broad Street
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Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street
11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left onto North Church Street
2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street
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Turn slight right
55 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Church Street
14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Griffin Street
3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street
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Continue on Zebulon Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard
2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.8 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta, Glenridge Connector
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 West, I 285 East: Chattanooga, Birmingham, Greenville, Augusta
562 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1.5 mi · 3 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 Ellaville and Sandy Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ellaville and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellaville to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Ellaville and 82.4 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ellaville and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Zebulon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zebulon.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellaville and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.59 km).
#1 Ellaville
City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.2382100, -84.3090800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.68 | $41.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.12 | $46.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.94 | $49.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.36 | $58.71 |
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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