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

The driving distance from Ludowici, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
254.86 mi
04h 09m
Flight
216.5 mi
348.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.5 mi
Kilometers
348.43 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.86 mi
Kilometers
410.16 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Ludowici
Sat, Apr 18, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludowici
2026-04-18T04:17
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ludowici
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 Ludowici
126.8 mi
02h 04m
To Sandy Springs
128.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Academy Street

    21 m · 8 sec · West Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South McDonald Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cecil Nobles Highway

    14.1 mi · 19 min · Cecil Nobles Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Barnard Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Barnard Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Romie Waters Highway

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Romie Waters Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Brazell Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · West Brazell Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Earl Kemp Road

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Earl Kemp Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Harrington Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Harrington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  19. 19

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

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  21. 21

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ludowici 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.6 mi · 34%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 25%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 10%
Cecil Nobles Highway
20.4 mi · 8%
Earl Kemp Road
19.2 mi · 8%
Romie Waters Highway
12.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

87.6 mi · 01h 34m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
216.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 04m from Ludowici
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ludowici 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 Ludowici to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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 126.8 miles from Ludowici and 128.1 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.61 one way or $71.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludowici and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 216.5 mi (348.43 km).

Ludowici

#1 Ludowici

City in Long County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,352
Coordinates31.7079900, -81.7423400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: East Academy Street (-81.742281, 31.707911)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.04 L · about $35.61
Round trip
$71.22
17.98 gal · 68.08 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.61 $71.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.82 $79.63
Premium $4.78 $42.95 $85.91
Diesel $5.62 $50.56 $101.12

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ludowici and Sandy Springs. The current time is 04:17:55.

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.