How far is Folkston, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Folkston, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 307 miles (494 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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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City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folkston and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folkston and Sandy Springs.
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Start on Magnolia Street
67 m · 11 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Love Street
79 m · 17 sec · Love Street
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Turn left onto Okefenokee Drive
3179 ft · 1 min · Okefenokee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
32.2 mi · 39 min
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Continue on Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue
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Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway
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Continue on Albany Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Forrest Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street
140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 41 North
1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North
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Take the ramp right
92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
158 m · 13 sec
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Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road
1.4 mi · 2 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 Folkston and Sandy Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 41 North
Take the ramp right
92.3 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Folkston to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 307 miles (494 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Folkston and 154.5 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 7:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Folkston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sandy Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Folkston and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 254.46 mi (409.51 km).
#1 Folkston
City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 30.8309500, -82.0113100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $42.90 | $85.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.97 | $95.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $51.75 | $103.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $60.91 | $121.82 |
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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