How far is Manchester, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Manchester, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 90 miles (144.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Sandy Springs.
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Start on Perry Street
51 m · 7 sec · Perry Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 5th Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Spring Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
121 m · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1533 ft · 38 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roosevelt Highway
20 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on South Talbotton Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Talbotton Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
11.7 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Atlanta
2204 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 28 min
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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 Manchester 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.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 00h 28m
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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Newnan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Manchester and 45.2 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Newnan
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 Newnan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 74.85 mi (120.46 km).
#1 Manchester
City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,918 |
| Coordinates | 32.8598500, -84.6199300 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.19 | $30.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
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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