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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Ellaville, GA is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
129.68 mi
02h 57m
Flight
116.56 mi
187.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.56 mi
Kilometers
187.59 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.68 mi
Kilometers
208.7 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellaville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-18T05:54
Arrive Ellaville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Zebulon
GA

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
64.9 mi
01h 28m
To Ellaville
64.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector

    1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro

    2327 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Tara Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward Zebulon, Thomaston

    113 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fayetteville Street

    20.1 mi · 31 min · Fayetteville Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Center Street

    1307 ft · 25 sec · South Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Church Street

    12.2 mi · 15 min · South Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    34.4 mi · 41 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Oglethorpe Street

    27 m · 2 sec · West Oglethorpe Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oglethorpe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
48.6 mi · 37%
Tara Boulevard
28.1 mi · 22%
Fayetteville Street
20.1 mi · 15%
James Wendell George Parkway
9.99 mi · 8%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 4%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Church Street

Continue straight

34.4 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zebulon
01h 28m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Ellaville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Sandy Springs and 64.7 miles from Ellaville.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Ellaville.

Stop Ideas Near Zebulon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zebulon, 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 Zebulon.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

78 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Ellaville. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.59 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Ellaville

City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,834
Coordinates32.2382100, -84.3090800
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Ellaville (-84.30908, 32.23821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.32 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.16 gal · 34.64 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.28 $40.57
Premium $4.78 $21.88 $43.77
Diesel $5.62 $25.76 $51.52

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Ellaville. The current time is 05:54:01.

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.