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

The driving distance from Raoul, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
65.6 mi
01h 08m
Flight
57.67 mi
92.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.67 mi
Kilometers
92.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.6 mi
Kilometers
105.58 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sun, May 3, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Raoul
Sun, May 3, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raoul
2026-05-03T11:31
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sun, May 3, 12:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raoul
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rest Haven
GA

Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

From Raoul
32.7 mi
00h 34m
To Sandy Springs
32.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 221

    24 m · 11 sec · County Road 221

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gainesville Highway

    1378 ft · 28 sec · Gainesville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mount Zion Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Mount Zion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · 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 Raoul 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
40.7 mi · 62%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 20%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.75 mi · 9%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 3%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
1.37 mi · 2%
Mount Zion Road
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Continue on Lanier Parkway

24.2 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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rest Haven
00h 34m from Raoul
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Raoul and Clear near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Rest Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Raoul and 32.8 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Raoul and Clear near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Rest Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rest Haven, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rest Haven.

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

53 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

77 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raoul and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 57.67 mi (92.81 km).

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#1 Raoul

Census-designated place in Habersham County, Georgia

Population2,558
Coordinates34.4495400, -83.5943400
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 221 (-83.594221, 34.449542)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.76 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.30
4.62 gal · 17.52 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.15 $18.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.23 $20.46
Premium $4.78 $11.04 $22.07
Diesel $5.62 $12.99 $25.98

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Raoul and Sandy Springs. The current time is 11:31:13.

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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.