How far is Mount Airy, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Mount Airy, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
73.24 mi
01h 16m
Flight
64.82 mi
104.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.82 mi
Kilometers
104.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.24 mi
Kilometers
117.87 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Airy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Airy
2026-04-18T08:28
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Airy
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Flowery Branch
GA

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

From Mount Airy
36.6 mi
00h 38m
To Sandy Springs
36.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy and Sandy Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    838 ft · 38 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Main Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Old Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    17 m · 3 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dicks Hill Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dicks Hill Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Wyly Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wyly Street South

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street South

    1365 ft · 30 sec · Main Street South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Irvin Street

    803 ft · 16 sec · Irvin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Level Grove Road

    2989 ft · 1 min · Level Grove Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Level Grove Road

    2374 ft · 51 sec · Old Level Grove Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Level Grove Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Level Grove Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1607 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  20. 20

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Airy 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
40.7 mi · 56%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 18%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.06 mi · 8%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.75 mi · 8%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 2%
Level Grove Road
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Continue on Lanier Parkway

24.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowery Branch
00h 38m from Mount Airy
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Flowery Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Mount Airy and 36.7 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flowery Branch

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flowery Branch, 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 Flowery Branch.

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Gainesville

14 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

61 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
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Toccoa

70 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

115 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 64.82 mi (104.32 km).

Mount Airy

#1 Mount Airy

Town in Habersham County, Georgia, United States

Population1,280
Coordinates34.5187100, -83.5007300
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-83.500751, 34.518702)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.43 $22.85
Premium $4.78 $12.33 $24.65
Diesel $5.62 $14.51 $29.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Airy and Sandy Springs. The current time is 08:28:07.

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.