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

The driving distance from Morgan, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
198.76 mi
03h 10m
Flight
165.4 mi
266.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.4 mi
Kilometers
266.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.76 mi
Kilometers
319.88 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Morgan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Morgan
97.6 mi
01h 35m
To Sandy Springs
101.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street Northeast

    43 m · 6 sec · School Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Street Northeast

    49 m · 5 sec · Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Bermuda Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bermuda Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    2098 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Fountain Bridge Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Fountain Bridge Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Line Street

    1848 ft · 37 sec · Line Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Fountain Bridge Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Fountain Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    40.6 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    47.5 mi · 51 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    22.6 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest

    3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Morgan 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 25%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47.5 mi · 24%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.6 mi · 11%
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 5%
Fountain Bridge Road
8.97 mi · 5%
Line Street
2.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 35m from Morgan
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morgan 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 Morgan to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Morgan and 101.2 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.77 one way or $55.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 165.4 mi (266.18 km).

Morgan

#1 Morgan

City in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States

Population1,835
Coordinates31.5376700, -84.5993600
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street Northeast (-84.599116, 31.537664)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.55 L · about $27.77
Round trip
$55.53
14.02 gal · 53.1 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.77 $55.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.05 $62.09
Premium $4.78 $33.49 $66.99
Diesel $5.62 $39.42 $78.85

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 Morgan and Sandy Springs. The current time is 00:48:43.

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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.