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

The driving distance from Pelham, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
231.57 mi
03h 45m
Flight
193.65 mi
311.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.65 mi
Kilometers
311.65 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.57 mi
Kilometers
372.68 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sat, May 2, 2:19 PM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Sat, May 2, 6:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-05-02T10:33
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sat, May 2, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Pelham
115.6 mi
01h 52m
To Sandy Springs
115.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hand Avenue West

    96 m · 12 sec · Hand Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Railroad Street Northeast

    114 m · 7 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on East Railroad Street Northeast

    49 m · 3 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Curry Street Northeast

    1280 ft · 26 sec · Curry Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Curry Street Northeast

    2549 ft · 53 sec · Curry Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    541 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  20. 20

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

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  22. 22

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 28%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 25%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 15%
Curry Street Northeast
25 mi · 11%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 11%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
193.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 52m from Pelham
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pelham and Rain Showers near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Pelham and 115.9 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.36 one way or $64.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pelham and Rain Showers near Sandy Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 193.65 mi (311.65 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

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

Population3,408
Coordinates31.1280200, -84.1530400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.152949, 31.12803)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.93 L · about $32.36
Round trip
$64.72
16.34 gal · 61.86 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.36 $64.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.18 $72.37
Premium $4.78 $39.04 $78.07
Diesel $5.62 $45.95 $91.90

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham and Sandy Springs. The current time is 10:33:34.

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.