How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Alma, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Alma, GA is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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.
Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Alma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Alma.
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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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
50 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
28.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi · 23 min · East Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
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Continue on West Coffee Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Coffee Street
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Turn slight right onto Hazlehurst Denton Road
75 m · 4 sec · Hazlehurst Denton Road
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Continue on North Tallahassee Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Tallahassee Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on Alma Road
129 m · 7 sec · Alma Road
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Continue on Alma Highway
17.6 mi · 26 min · Alma Highway
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Turn right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East 16th Street
27 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Alma.
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.
Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Alma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Alma?
The road trip is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 113.3 miles from Alma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Alma.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Alma. Straight-line distance: 198.88 mi (320.06 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alma
City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,336 |
| Coordinates | 31.5393700, -82.4623600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alma (-82.46236, 31.53937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $31.69 | $63.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.22 | $76.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.99 | $89.98 |
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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