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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Baldwin, GA is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
70.14 mi
01h 23m
Flight
62.03 mi
99.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.03 mi
Kilometers
99.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.14 mi
Kilometers
112.88 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Sun, May 3, 12:49 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sun, May 3, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-03T11:25
Arrive Baldwin
Sun, May 3, 12:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Flowery Branch
GA

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sandy Springs
35 mi
00h 41m
To Baldwin
35 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

    2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast

    1550 ft · 40 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Duncan Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Willingham Avenue

    1675 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Willingham Street

    3119 ft · 1 min · Willingham Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    591 ft · 12 sec · Willingham Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Willingham Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · Willingham Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    771 ft · 16 sec · Willingham Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Stonepile Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Stonepile Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stonepile Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 35%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 23%
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 18%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.4 mi · 8%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
4.64 mi · 7%
Duncan Bridge Road
1.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowery Branch
00h 41m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Sandy Springs and Clear near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Flowery Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Sandy Springs and 35 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Sandy Springs and Clear near Baldwin.

Stop Ideas Near Flowery Branch

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flowery Branch, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flowery Branch.

RAIL

Gainesville

14 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

61 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

70 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

115 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 62.03 mi (99.82 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Baldwin

City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,477
Coordinates34.4917700, -83.5373900
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Baldwin (-83.53739, 34.49177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.82 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.98 $21.97
Premium $4.78 $11.85 $23.70
Diesel $5.62 $13.95 $27.90

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Baldwin. The current time is 11:25:43.

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.