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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Colquitt, GA is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
224.86 mi
04h 21m
Flight
191.33 mi
307.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.33 mi
Kilometers
307.92 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.86 mi
Kilometers
361.88 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colquitt
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-18T08:22
Arrive Colquitt
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
Columbus
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Sandy Springs
112.6 mi
02h 10m
To Colquitt
112.3 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.9 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West College Street

    999 ft · 21 sec · West College Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 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
88.6 mi · 39%
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 22%
I 85 South
47.7 mi · 21%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.1 mi · 11%
Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 5%
I 285 West
0.72 mi
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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
191.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
02h 10m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Colquitt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.6 miles from Sandy Springs and 112.3 miles from Colquitt.

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

The direct path is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Colquitt. Straight-line distance: 191.33 mi (307.92 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Colquitt

City in Miller County, Georgia, USA

Population1,798
Coordinates31.1712900, -84.7332500
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Colquitt (-84.73325, 31.17129)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.04 L · about $31.45
Round trip
$62.90
15.88 gal · 60.08 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.45 $62.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.17 $70.33
Premium $4.78 $37.94 $75.87
Diesel $5.62 $44.65 $89.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Colquitt. The current time is 08:22:46.

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.