How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Chattanooga Valley, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.67 mi
02h 10m
Flight
89.2 mi
143.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.2 mi
Kilometers
143.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.67 mi
Kilometers
178.11 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 7:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-06-01T14:59
Arrive Chattanooga Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Adairsville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
55.4 mi
01h 05m
To Chattanooga Valley
55.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Chattanooga Valley.

  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

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Battlefield Parkway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Battlefield Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3092 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    1929 ft · 1 min · Happy Valley Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chattanooga Valley Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    1540 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain View Circle

    718 ft · 32 sec · Mountain View Circle

  20. 20

    Continue on Allgood Road

    1680 ft · 1 min · Allgood Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allgood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
90 mi · 81%
Battlefield Parkway
11.1 mi · 10%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.88 mi · 4%
I 75 North
1.21 mi · 1%
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

81.7 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
01h 05m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Chattanooga Valley?

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 55.3 miles from Chattanooga Valley.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Adairsville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Chattanooga Valley. Straight-line distance: 89.2 mi (143.55 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga Valley

#2 Chattanooga Valley

Census-designated place in Walker County, Georgia

Population3,846
Coordinates34.9328500, -85.3555100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Chattanooga Valley (-85.35551, 34.93285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.78 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
7.8 gal · 29.56 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.27 $34.55
Premium $4.78 $18.63 $37.27
Diesel $5.62 $21.93 $43.87

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Chattanooga Valley. The current time is 14:59:53.

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.