How far is Sandy Springs, GA from East Newnan, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to East Newnan, GA is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.63 mi
01h 04m
Flight
45.77 mi
73.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.77 mi
Kilometers
73.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.63 mi
Kilometers
84.7 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Newnan
Sat, May 2, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, May 2, 4:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-02T14:46
Arrive East Newnan
Sat, May 2, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
College Park
GA

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

From Sandy Springs
26.3 mi
00h 32m
To East Newnan
26.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and East Newnan.

  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

    24 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Poplar Road, Newnan, Sharpsburg

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Poplar Road

    1064 ft · 23 sec · Poplar Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Newnan Crossing Bypass

    2839 ft · 1 min · Newnan Crossing Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Turkey Creek Road

    1233 ft · 38 sec · Turkey Creek Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wood Drive

    939 ft · 42 sec · Wood Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Murphy Street

    1667 ft · 1 min · East Murphy Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Reynolds Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East Reynolds Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Reynolds Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
24.8 mi · 47%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.1 mi · 46%
I 285 West
0.72 mi · 1%
Roswell Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Poplar Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Newnan Crossing Bypass
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

24.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
College Park
00h 32m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Sandy Springs and Rain Showers near East Newnan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to East Newnan?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

College Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Sandy Springs and 26.3 miles from East Newnan.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Sandy Springs and Rain Showers near East Newnan.

Stop Ideas Near College Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around College Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.6 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to College Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and East Newnan. Straight-line distance: 45.77 mi (73.66 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
East Newnan

#2 East Newnan

Census-designated place in Coweta County, Georgia

Population1,321
Coordinates33.3506700, -84.7766000
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: East Newnan (-84.7766, 33.35067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.37
Round trip
$14.73
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.37 $14.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.24 $16.48
Premium $4.78 $8.89 $17.77
Diesel $5.62 $10.46 $20.92

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and East Newnan. The current time is 14:46:16.

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.