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

The driving distance from Meigs, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.79 mi
03h 50m
Flight
197.76 mi
318.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.76 mi
Kilometers
318.27 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.79 mi
Kilometers
381.08 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Mon, May 4, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Meigs
Tue, May 5, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meigs
2026-05-04T17:21
Arrive Sandy Springs
Mon, May 4, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meigs
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Meigs
118.2 mi
01h 55m
To Sandy Springs
118.6 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Depot Street

    1596 ft · 54 sec · East Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1692 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.6 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    541 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  19. 19

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meigs 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 28%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 24%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 15%
East Depot Street
24.9 mi · 11%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 10%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
197.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 55m from Meigs
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meigs 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 Meigs to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Meigs and 118.6 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.11 one way or $66.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meigs and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 197.76 mi (318.27 km).

Meigs

#1 Meigs

City in Mitchell and Thomas Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,029
Coordinates31.0724100, -84.0890700
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-84.089259, 31.07231)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.63 L · about $33.11
Round trip
$66.23
16.72 gal · 63.26 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.11 $66.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.03 $74.05
Premium $4.78 $39.94 $79.89
Diesel $5.62 $47.02 $94.03

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Meigs and Sandy Springs. The current time is 17:21:13.

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.