How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Albany, GA is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Albany.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector
1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector
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Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Continue on Cordele Road
1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road
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Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Albany?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Sandy Springs and 98.5 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Albany. Straight-line distance: 162.59 mi (261.67 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.78 | $61.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
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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