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

The driving distance from Rockmart, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
53.02 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.38 mi
61.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.38 mi
Kilometers
61.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.02 mi
Kilometers
85.32 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sun, May 31, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Rockmart
Sun, May 31, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockmart
2026-05-31T06:24
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sun, May 31, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockmart
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
Hiram
GA

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

From Rockmart
22.7 mi
00h 30m
To Sandy Springs
30.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goodyear Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Goodyear Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Goodyear Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Goodyear Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    37 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nathan Dean Parkway

    7 mi · 8 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Marietta Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    105 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Macland Road

    9.9 mi · 16 min · Macland Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest

    7.2 mi · 14 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cobb Parkway South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 285 East

    2083 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 13 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest

    3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockmart and Sandy Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macland Road
9.85 mi · 19%
Windy Hill Road Southwest
7.21 mi · 14%
Nathan Dean Parkway
6.97 mi · 13%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.89 mi · 11%
Rockmart Highway
4.36 mi · 8%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Macland Road

Continue on Macland Road

9.85 mi · 00h 16m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hiram
00h 30m from Rockmart
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockmart and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Hiram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Rockmart and 30.3 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockmart and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Hiram

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hiram and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Acworth Power Department

Acworth , GA
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hiram.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

97 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

102 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockmart and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 38.38 mi (61.77 km).

Rockmart

#1 Rockmart

City in Polk County, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,492
Coordinates34.0026000, -85.0416100
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodyear Street (-85.041609, 34.002686)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.41
Round trip
$14.81
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.41 $14.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.78 $8.93 $17.87
Diesel $5.62 $10.52 $21.03

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockmart and Sandy Springs. The current time is 06:24:33.

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.