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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Comer, GA is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
82.37 mi
01h 44m
Flight
72.43 mi
116.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.43 mi
Kilometers
116.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.37 mi
Kilometers
132.56 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Comer
Tue, May 5, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 5, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-05T02:00
Arrive Comer
Tue, May 5, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Bethlehem
GA

Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
41.1 mi
00h 52m
To Comer
41.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

    2806 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on University Parkway

    39.1 mi · 48 min · University Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

    2238 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    9 mi · 11 min · Outer Loop 10

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hull Road

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Hull Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Hull Colbert Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Third Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Third Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Colbert-Comer Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Colbert-Comer Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Sunset Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sunset Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    50 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    45 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
39.1 mi · 47%
Outer Loop 10
10.2 mi · 12%
Interstate Highway 85
8.82 mi · 11%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.4 mi · 7%
Hull Colbert Road
4.56 mi · 6%
Colbert-Comer Road
4.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Continue on University Parkway

39.1 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethlehem
00h 52m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Comer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Sandy Springs and 41.3 miles from Comer.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

40 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

64 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

117 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Comer. Straight-line distance: 72.43 mi (116.56 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Comer

City in Madison County, Georgia, USA

Population1,302
Coordinates34.0637200, -83.1254300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Comer (-83.12543, 34.06372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.05
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.53 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.89 $25.78
Premium $4.78 $13.90 $27.81
Diesel $5.62 $16.37 $32.73

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Comer. The current time is 02:00:23.

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.