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

The driving distance from Pooler, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
260.27 mi
04h 01m
Flight
220.28 mi
354.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.28 mi
Kilometers
354.5 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.27 mi
Kilometers
418.86 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in Pooler
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pooler
2026-04-18T05:26
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pooler
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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Pooler
130 mi
02h 00m
To Sandy Springs
130.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
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 Pooler and Sandy Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 80 East

    160 m · 20 sec · US Highway 80 East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rogers Street

    119 m · 18 sec · Rogers Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 80 East

    3245 ft · 1 min · US Highway 80 East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Brunswick

    2249 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

    1325 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

    2524 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.5 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pooler 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 60%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 24%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 9%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
I 95 South
2.23 mi · 1%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

156 mi · 02h 47m

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
220.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 00m from Pooler
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pooler 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 Pooler to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130 miles from Pooler and 130.3 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.40 one way or $72.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pooler and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 220.28 mi (354.5 km).

Pooler

#1 Pooler

City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Population26,022
Coordinates32.1154800, -81.2470600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville Road (-81.247045, 32.115511)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.77 L · about $36.40
Round trip
$72.80
18.38 gal · 69.54 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.40 $72.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.70 $81.41
Premium $4.78 $43.91 $87.82
Diesel $5.62 $51.68 $103.37

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 Pooler and Sandy Springs. The current time is 05:26:41.

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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.