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

The driving distance from Midway, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 280 miles (450.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.98 mi
04h 26m
Flight
225.14 mi
362.32 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Midway.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.14 mi
Kilometers
362.32 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.98 mi
Kilometers
450.59 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Midway
139.9 mi
02h 13m
To Sandy Springs
140.1 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ocean Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · North Ocean Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Coastal Highway

    2171 ft · 36 sec · Coastal Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Ocean Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah

    1490 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway 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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 56%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 9%
I 95 North
12.1 mi · 4%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
North Ocean Highway
5.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

156 mi · 02h 47m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
225.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
02h 13m from Midway
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Midway 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 Midway to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 280 miles (450.6 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.9 miles from Midway and 140.1 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.13 one way or $78.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 225.14 mi (362.32 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Midway

City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States

Population2,007
Coordinates31.8057700, -81.4306600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Ocean Highway (-81.430635, 31.80577)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.4 L · about $39.13
Round trip
$78.27
19.76 gal · 74.8 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.13 $78.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.76 $87.52
Premium $4.78 $47.21 $94.41
Diesel $5.62 $55.57 $111.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Sandy Springs. The current time is 23:00:45.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.