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

The driving distance from Quitman, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
248.47 mi
03h 57m
Flight
222.1 mi
357.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.1 mi
Kilometers
357.44 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.47 mi
Kilometers
399.88 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Quitman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quitman
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quitman
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Quitman
124.1 mi
01h 58m
To Sandy Springs
124.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Screven Street

    805 ft · 27 sec · East Screven Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Courtland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Courtland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Adel Highway

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Adel Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Adel Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Adel Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Quitman Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Quitman Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto GA 37 West

    88 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West 4th Street

    1392 ft · 36 sec · West 4th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quitman 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
117 mi · 47%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 26%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 10%
Adel Highway
16.2 mi · 7%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Quitman Highway
7.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 05m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
222.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 58m from Quitman
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Quitman 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 Quitman to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Quitman and 124.4 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.74 one way or $69.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quitman and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 222.1 mi (357.44 km).

Quitman

#1 Quitman

City in Brooks County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,625
Coordinates30.7849200, -83.5598800
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: US 84 (-83.559883, 30.78485)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.19 L · about $34.74
Round trip
$69.48
17.54 gal · 66.38 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.74 $69.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.84 $77.68
Premium $4.78 $41.90 $83.81
Diesel $5.62 $49.32 $98.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Quitman and Sandy Springs. The current time is 06:45:40.

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.