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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Cuthbert, GA is about 175.2 miles (282 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
175.2 mi
03h 23m
Flight
150.66 mi
242.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.66 mi
Kilometers
242.46 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.2 mi
Kilometers
281.96 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-15T16:35
Arrive Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
87.7 mi
01h 41m
To Cuthbert
87.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway

    2718 ft · 52 sec · Martha Berry Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Court Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Pearl Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Plum Street

    72 m · 6 sec · Plum Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto West Dawson Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West Dawson Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dawson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 29%
I 85 South
47.7 mi · 27%
Martha Berry Highway
38 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.1 mi · 14%
Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 7%
Court Street
1.02 mi · 1%
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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 41m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cuthbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.2 miles (282 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Sandy Springs and 87.5 miles from Cuthbert.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.48 one way or $48.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cuthbert.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Cuthbert. Straight-line distance: 150.66 mi (242.46 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Cuthbert

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

Population3,361
Coordinates31.7712700, -84.7893700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Cuthbert (-84.78937, 31.77127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.4 L · about $24.48
Round trip
$48.96
12.36 gal · 46.8 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.48 $48.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.37 $54.74
Premium $4.78 $29.53 $59.06
Diesel $5.62 $34.76 $69.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Cuthbert. The current time is 16:35:33.

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.