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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Eatonton, GA is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
86.84 mi
01h 48m
Flight
70.35 mi
113.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.35 mi
Kilometers
113.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.84 mi
Kilometers
139.76 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eatonton
Mon, May 25, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Mon, May 25, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-25T03:35
Arrive Eatonton
Mon, May 25, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Oxford
GA

City in Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
43.4 mi
00h 54m
To Eatonton
43.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

    2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast

    1550 ft · 40 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.9 mi · 19 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton

    1925 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Eatonton Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Eatonton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    151 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Madison Road

    2745 ft · 52 sec · Madison Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    117 m · 13 sec · North Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 52%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 18%
Eatonton Road
8.88 mi · 10%
Madison Road
7.66 mi · 9%
Covington Highway
1.77 mi · 2%
Wesley Chapel Road
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 54m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eatonton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 43.4 miles from Eatonton.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eatonton.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oxford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

52 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

74 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

118 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Eatonton. Straight-line distance: 70.35 mi (113.21 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Eatonton

County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States

Population6,840
Coordinates33.3268000, -83.3885000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Eatonton (-83.3885, 33.3268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.12 $24.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.55 $27.11
Premium $4.78 $14.62 $29.24
Diesel $5.62 $17.21 $34.42

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Eatonton. The current time is 03:35:37.

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.