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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Calhoun, GA is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
62.78 mi
01h 15m
Flight
51.64 mi
83.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.64 mi
Kilometers
83.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.78 mi
Kilometers
101.03 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calhoun
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-23T05:41
Arrive Calhoun
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Bartow
GA

Town in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
31.4 mi
00h 37m
To Calhoun
31.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    44.1 mi · 48 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Calhoun, Fairmount

    887 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    526 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Wall Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Wall Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
53.6 mi · 85%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.88 mi · 6%
South Wall Street
1.94 mi · 3%
I 75 North
1.21 mi · 2%
I 285 West
0.72 mi · 1%
Roswell Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

44.1 mi · 00h 48m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartow
00h 37m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Calhoun.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 31.4 miles from Calhoun.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bartow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bartow, 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 Bartow.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

49 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Calhoun. Straight-line distance: 51.64 mi (83.11 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Calhoun

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

Population17,572
Coordinates34.5025900, -84.9510500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Calhoun (-84.95105, 34.50259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.59
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.79 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.83 $19.66
Premium $4.78 $10.61 $21.21
Diesel $5.62 $12.49 $24.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Calhoun. The current time is 05:41:05.

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.