How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Dasher, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Dasher, GA is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Dasher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Dasher.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector
1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector
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Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
145 mi · 2 hr 35 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 31: Madison Florida, Valdosta
2230 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Madison Highway
71 m · 3 sec · Madison Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Madison Highway
561 ft · 7 sec · Madison Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Madison Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Madison Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Madison Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Madison Highway
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Turn right onto Carroll Ulmer Road
1424 ft · 1 min · Carroll Ulmer Road
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Turn right onto Loch Laurel Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Loch Laurel Road
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Turn left onto Dasher Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Dasher Road
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Turn left
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Dasher.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
145 mi · 02h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Dasher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Dasher?
The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Sandy Springs and 124.5 miles from Dasher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 7:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.86 one way or $69.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Dasher.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Dasher. Straight-line distance: 229.66 mi (369.61 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dasher
Human settlement in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 30.7474300, -83.2207000 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dasher (-83.2207, 30.74743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $34.86 | $69.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.98 | $77.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.05 | $84.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.49 | $98.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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