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

The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.54 mi
00h 55m
Flight
44.69 mi
71.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.69 mi
Kilometers
71.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.54 mi
Kilometers
84.56 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 5, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Newnan
Tue, May 5, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newnan
2026-05-05T09:53
Arrive Sandy Springs
Tue, May 5, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newnan
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
College Park
GA

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

From Newnan
26 mi
00h 27m
To Sandy Springs
26.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    979 ft · 31 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Posey Place

    86 m · 14 sec · Posey Place

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    3082 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bullsboro Drive

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Atlanta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

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

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    22.6 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest

    3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newnan and Sandy Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.6 mi · 43%
I 85 North
21.7 mi · 41%
Bullsboro Drive
2.86 mi · 5%
Mount Vernon Highway
1.23 mi · 2%
I 285 North
1.16 mi · 2%
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

22.6 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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
College Park
00h 27m from Newnan
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newnan 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 Newnan to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

College Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Newnan and 26.5 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near College Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around College Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.7 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to College Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 44.69 mi (71.92 km).

Newnan

#1 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-84.79993, 33.380651)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $7.33
Round trip
$14.66
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.33 $14.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.19 $16.39
Premium $4.78 $8.84 $17.68
Diesel $5.62 $10.40 $20.81

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Newnan and Sandy Springs. The current time is 09:53:31.

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.