How far is Gray, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Gray, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 01h 50m.
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 Henry County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gray and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gray and Sandy Springs.
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Start on James Street
9 m · 10 sec · James Street
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Turn left onto West Clinton Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Clinton Street
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Continue on Gray Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Gray Highway
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Turn right onto Gray Bypass
1577 ft · 32 sec · Gray Bypass
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Turn left
12.7 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dames Ferry Road
44 m · 3 sec · Dames Ferry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dames Ferry Road
9.3 mi · 15 min · Dames Ferry Road
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Continue on Harold G. Clarke Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Harold G. Clarke Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Atlanta
2102 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
41.7 mi · 45 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 Gray 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.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
41.7 mi · 00h 45m
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 Gray 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 Gray to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Gray and 52.9 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gray and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove
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 Locust Grove.
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Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gray and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 79.78 mi (128.39 km).
#1 Gray
City in Jones County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,241 |
| Coordinates | 33.0095800, -83.5337800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
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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