How far is Ray City, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Ray City, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
236.05 mi
03h 41m
Flight
208.53 mi
335.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.53 mi
Kilometers
335.6 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.05 mi
Kilometers
379.89 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ray City
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ray City
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Ray City
117.9 mi
01h 50m
To Sandy Springs
118.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ray City and Sandy Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  8. 8

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

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ray City 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
117 mi · 50%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 28%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 10%
Main Street
12.4 mi · 5%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 1%
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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
208.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 50m from Ray City
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ray City and Slight Chance 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 Ray City to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 117.9 miles from Ray City and 118.2 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ray City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sandy Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ray City and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 208.53 mi (335.6 km).

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#1 Ray City

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

Population1,094
Coordinates31.0746400, -83.1993200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.199344, 31.074764)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.53 L · about $33.00
Round trip
$65.99
16.66 gal · 63.06 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.00 $65.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.89 $73.79
Premium $4.78 $39.80 $79.60
Diesel $5.62 $46.85 $93.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ray City and Sandy Springs. The current time is 05:00:38.

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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.