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

The driving distance from Guyton, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
251.2 mi
03h 56m
Flight
204.7 mi
329.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.7 mi
Kilometers
329.44 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.2 mi
Kilometers
404.27 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Guyton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guyton
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guyton
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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Guyton
126.9 mi
01h 58m
To Sandy Springs
124.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    996 ft · 49 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Boulevard

    1855 ft · 38 sec · Central Boulevard

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Springfield Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Springfield Avenue

    6 mi · 11 min · Springfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    754 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Mud Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Mud Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US Highway 80 East

    5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 80 East

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    854 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward GA 119: Pembroke, Fort Stewart

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    135.3 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  18. 18

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guyton 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135 mi · 54%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 25%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 10%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Springfield Avenue
6.13 mi · 2%
US Highway 80 East
5.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

135 mi · 02h 25m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
204.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 58m from Guyton
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Guyton 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 Guyton to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Guyton and 124.3 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.09 one way or $70.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guyton and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 204.7 mi (329.44 km).

Guyton

#1 Guyton

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

Population2,371
Coordinates32.3363000, -81.3915000
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-81.391583, 32.336469)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.55 L · about $35.09
Round trip
$70.19
17.72 gal · 67.1 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.09 $70.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.24 $78.48
Premium $4.78 $42.33 $84.67
Diesel $5.62 $49.83 $99.66

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 Guyton and Sandy Springs. The current time is 03:22:13.

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.