How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Eastman, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Eastman, GA is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Eastman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Eastman.
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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
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huber, Sgoda Road
1411 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sgoda Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sgoda Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Short Route
5.7 mi · 8 min · Cochran Short Route
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Continue straight
17.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Highway 87 Bypass North
2554 ft · 40 sec · Highway 87 Bypass North
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Golden Isles Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
3039 ft · 47 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
102 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto College Street
87 m · 13 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Eastman.
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 Mostly Sunny near Eastman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Eastman?
The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Sandy Springs and 76.2 miles from Eastman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Eastman.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Eastman. Straight-line distance: 138.08 mi (222.22 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eastman
City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,096 |
| Coordinates | 32.1976700, -83.1776500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eastman (-83.17765, 32.19767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.71 | $51.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.26 | $60.51 |
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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