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

The driving distance from Hawkinsville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.66 mi
02h 22m
Flight
124.9 mi
201 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.9 mi
Kilometers
201 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.66 mi
Kilometers
232.8 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Hawkinsville
Mon, Apr 20, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawkinsville
2026-04-20T01:31
Arrive Sandy Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawkinsville
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Hawkinsville
72.2 mi
01h 11m
To Sandy Springs
72.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    95 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Progress Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Progress Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 341 Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 341 Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Perry Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    1038 ft · 16 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Perry Parkway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Perry Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75:north: Macon

    1526 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  14. 14

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

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  16. 16

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawkinsville 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 45%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 17%
I 75
18.3 mi · 13%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 7%
Golden Isles Highway
6.54 mi · 5%
Perry Highway
5.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 11m from Hawkinsville
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Hawkinsville 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 Hawkinsville to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Hawkinsville and 72.4 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawkinsville and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 124.9 mi (201 km).

Hawkinsville

#1 Hawkinsville

City in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States

Population5,324
Coordinates32.2837700, -83.4721200
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.472142, 32.283742)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.32 L · about $20.20
Round trip
$40.40
10.2 gal · 38.64 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.20 $40.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.59 $45.18
Premium $4.78 $24.37 $48.74
Diesel $5.62 $28.68 $57.36

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawkinsville and Sandy Springs. The current time is 01:31:45.

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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.