How far is Jackson, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Jackson, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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 Clayton County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Sandy Springs.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2527 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brookwood Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Brookwood Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Brookwood Avenue
9.4 mi · 14 min · Brookwood Avenue
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
3160 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North
1473 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 17 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 Jackson 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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Jackson and 35.7 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
City of Stonecrest
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 49.56 mi (79.76 km).
#1 Jackson
County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,332 |
| Coordinates | 33.2945700, -83.9660200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
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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