How far is Millen, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Millen, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Greene County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millen and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millen and Sandy Springs.
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Start on Statesboro Road
17.8 mi · 20 min · Statesboro Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway
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Turn right onto Thomson Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Continue on Jones Circle
2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.8 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
158 m · 13 sec
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Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
990 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
55 m · 4 sec · 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 Millen and Sandy Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Millen 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 Millen to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Siloam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Millen and 94.1 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Millen and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Siloam
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 Siloam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Millen and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 160.12 mi (257.69 km).
#1 Millen
City in and the county seat of Jenkins County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,762 |
| Coordinates | 32.8040500, -81.9492800 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.26 | $52.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.36 | $58.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.29 | $74.57 |
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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