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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Arlington, GA is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.33 mi
04h 04m
Flight
172.83 mi
278.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.83 mi
Kilometers
278.14 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.33 mi
Kilometers
328.83 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 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 Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
102.3 mi
02h 02m
To Arlington
102 mi
02h 02m

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
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.1 mi · 28 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery

    1125 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    36.3 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Hartford Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East Hartford Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Turner Street

    2667 ft · 53 sec · Turner Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Depot Avenue South

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Depot Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pioneer Road

    711 ft · 14 sec · Pioneer Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
52.6 mi · 26%
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 25%
I 85 South
47.7 mi · 23%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.1 mi · 12%
Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 6%
Depot Avenue South
7.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

50.5 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
172.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
02h 02m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Sandy Springs and 102 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 172.83 mi (278.14 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Arlington

City in Calhoun County and Early County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,319
Coordinates31.4399000, -84.7249200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Arlington (-84.72492, 31.4399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.29 L · about $28.56
Round trip
$57.12
14.42 gal · 54.58 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.56 $57.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.93 $63.87
Premium $4.78 $34.45 $68.90
Diesel $5.62 $40.55 $81.10

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 Arlington. The current time is 23:58:11.

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.