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

The driving distance from Nicholls, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.94 mi
03h 55m
Flight
194.74 mi
313.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.74 mi
Kilometers
313.41 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.94 mi
Kilometers
363.62 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholls
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Sandy Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nicholls
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Nicholls
118.1 mi
01h 57m
To Sandy Springs
107.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Van Streat Highway

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Van Streat Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    758 ft · 21 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westgreen Road

    586 ft · 14 sec · Westgreen Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Ward Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Ward Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Gaskin Avenue

    3015 ft · 1 min · North Gaskin Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walker Street

    1444 ft · 39 sec · East Walker Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Madison Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Madison Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Douglas-Broxton Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Douglas-Broxton Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Alabama Street

    15.6 mi · 22 min · Alabama Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1191 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    28.3 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1844 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  23. 23

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholls 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 28%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 22%
Alabama Street
32.2 mi · 14%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 11%
Van Streat Highway
11.7 mi · 5%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
194.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
01h 57m from Nicholls
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nicholls 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 Nicholls to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Nicholls and 107.9 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.57 one way or $63.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholls and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 194.74 mi (313.41 km).

Nicholls

#1 Nicholls

City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA

Population3,332
Coordinates31.5174200, -82.6348600
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Streat Highway (-82.634867, 31.517517)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.18 L · about $31.57
Round trip
$63.14
15.94 gal · 60.36 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.57 $63.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.78 $38.08 $76.16
Diesel $5.62 $44.82 $89.65

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholls and Sandy Springs. The current time is 06:51:30.

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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.