How far is Sandersville, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Sandersville, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandersville and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandersville and Atlanta.
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Start on East Church Street
32 m · 3 sec · East Church Street
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Turn slight right
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Harris Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Harris Street
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Turn straight onto Sparta Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on Warthen Road
20.8 mi · 31 min · Warthen Road
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Continue on East Broad Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Turn right
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Jones Street
3247 ft · 55 sec · Jones Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Greensboro Highway
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Continue straight
11.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Main Street
709 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Capital Avenue, Downtown
3227 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
1401 ft · 32 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandersville and Atlanta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sandersville and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandersville to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Sandersville and 64.4 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandersville and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smyrna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandersville and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 105.37 mi (169.57 km).
#1 Sandersville
City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 5,275 |
| Coordinates | 32.9815400, -82.8101400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.90 | $35.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.60 | $43.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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