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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 5th Avenue
996 ft · 49 sec · 5th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Boulevard
1855 ft · 38 sec · Central Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Springfield Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Springfield Avenue
6 mi · 11 min · Springfield Avenue
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Keep slight left
754 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Mud Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Mud Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 80 East
5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 80 East
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
854 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp right toward GA 119: Pembroke, Fort Stewart
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135.3 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Guyton and Sandy Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Guyton
City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,371 |
| Coordinates | 32.3363000, -81.3915000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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