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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Adairsville, GA is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.12 mi
01h 06m
Flight
44.19 mi
71.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.19 mi
Kilometers
71.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.12 mi
Kilometers
88.71 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adairsville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-14T23:58
Arrive Adairsville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
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
Acworth
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
27.6 mi
00h 33m
To Adairsville
27.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    114 m · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast

    154 m · 25 sec · Boylston Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

    586 ft · 33 sec · Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roswell Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    37.4 mi · 41 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville

    1515 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    142 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    778 ft · 20 sec · Adairsville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    3077 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
45.7 mi · 83%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.88 mi · 7%
Adairsville Highway
1.36 mi · 2%
I 75 North
1.21 mi · 2%
I 285 West
0.72 mi · 1%
Roswell Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

37.4 mi · 00h 41m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Acworth
00h 33m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Adairsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Acworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Sandy Springs and 27.5 miles from Adairsville.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Acworth

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 Acworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 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 2.3 mi away

Acworth Power Department

Acworth , GA
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

40 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

82 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Adairsville. Straight-line distance: 44.19 mi (71.11 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Adairsville

#2 Adairsville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population5,053
Coordinates34.3687000, -84.9341100
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Adairsville (-84.93411, 34.3687)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.37
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.68 $15.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.78 $9.27 $18.54
Diesel $5.62 $10.91 $21.82

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Adairsville. The current time is 23:58:36.

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.