How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Barnesville, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Barnesville, GA is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Barnesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Barnesville.
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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
41.3 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Barnesville
37 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Barnesville-Jackson Road
824 ft · 16 sec · Barnesville-Jackson Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Barnesville-Jackson Road
11 mi · 15 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Barnesville-Jackson Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road
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Continue on Mill Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Forsyth Street
16 m · 1 sec · Forsyth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forsyth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Barnesville.
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
41.3 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Barnesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Barnesville?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Sandy Springs and 36.8 miles from Barnesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Barnesville.
Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stockbridge.
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Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Barnesville. Straight-line distance: 61.45 mi (98.89 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barnesville
City in Lamar County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 6,669 |
| Coordinates | 33.0545700, -84.1557500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barnesville (-84.15575, 33.05457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.42 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
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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