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

The driving distance from Gordon, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.96 mi
02h 01m
Flight
93.95 mi
151.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.95 mi
Kilometers
151.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.96 mi
Kilometers
194.67 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Gordon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordon
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordon
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
Jenkinsburg
GA

City in Butts County, Georgia, United States

From Gordon
60 mi
01h 00m
To Sandy Springs
60.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Milledgeville Road

    41 m · 11 sec · Milledgeville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    709 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Solomon Street

    157 m · 18 sec · Solomon Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Macon Road

    2105 ft · 57 sec · Macon Road

  5. 5

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gray Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Emery Road

    1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  19. 19

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gordon 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 52%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 20%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 8%
Irwinton Road
5.96 mi · 5%
Fall Line Freeway
5.39 mi · 4%
Emery Highway
2.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenkinsburg
01h 00m from Gordon
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gordon 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 Gordon to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Gordon and 60.9 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.91 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

62 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordon and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 93.95 mi (151.19 km).

Gordon

#1 Gordon

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates32.8820900, -83.3323800
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Milledgeville Road (-83.332382, 32.882252)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $16.91
Round trip
$33.83
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.91 $33.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.78 $20.40 $40.80
Diesel $5.62 $24.01 $48.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gordon and Sandy Springs. The current time is 22:11:29.

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.