How far is LaGrange, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from LaGrange, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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 Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between LaGrange and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaGrange and Sandy Springs.
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Start on Main Street
23 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Greenville Street
145 m · 14 sec · Greenville Street
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
84 m · 14 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Parkway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Parkway
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Continue on Greenville Road
836 ft · 13 sec · Greenville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta, Columbus
2159 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
49.8 mi · 54 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
1986 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.6 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive
1808 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 LaGrange 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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
49.8 mi · 00h 54m
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 LaGrange 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 LaGrange to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from LaGrange and 40.9 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around LaGrange and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Palmetto
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 Palmetto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between LaGrange and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 71.79 mi (115.54 km).
#1 LaGrange
City in Troup County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 30,741 |
| Coordinates | 33.0392900, -85.0313300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
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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