How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Douglas, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Douglas, GA is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Flight Distance
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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 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Douglas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Douglas.
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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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
50 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
28.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1687 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard
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Continue straight
20.7 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto East Ashley Street
90 m · 15 sec · East Ashley Street
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Turn left onto South Madison Avenue
82 m · 14 sec · South Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ward Street
38 m · 4 sec · East Ward Street
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Turn left
8 m · 2 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 Douglas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Douglas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Douglas?
The road trip is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Warner Robins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Sandy Springs and 109.5 miles from Douglas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 8:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Douglas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 189.07 mi (304.28 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Douglas
City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 11,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.5088100, -82.8498700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglas (-82.84987, 31.50881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $30.66 | $61.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.28 | $68.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.98 | $73.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.53 | $87.06 |
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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