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

The driving distance from Morrow, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.57 mi
01h 04m
Flight
50.6 mi
81.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.6 mi
Kilometers
81.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.57 mi
Kilometers
100.7 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Morrow
Wed, May 13, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrow
2026-05-12T21:52
Arrive Sandy Springs
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrow
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Morrow
31.3 mi
00h 32m
To Sandy Springs
31.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Broughton Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 142

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 142

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 11

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 11

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2191 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    30 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrow 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
30 mi · 48%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.8 mi · 30%
State Route 11
4.41 mi · 7%
State Route 142
4.15 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.85 mi · 3%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

30 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
00h 32m from Morrow
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morrow 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 Morrow to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Morrow and 31.3 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lithonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lithonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithonia.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrow and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 50.6 mi (81.43 km).

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#1 Morrow

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population7,138
Coordinates33.5051200, -83.6565600
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Broughton Road (-83.65656, 33.505115)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.51
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.75 $17.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.79 $19.58
Premium $4.78 $10.56 $21.12
Diesel $5.62 $12.43 $24.86

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrow and Sandy Springs. The current time is 21:52:25.

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.