How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Ellijay, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Ellijay, GA is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Ellijay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Ellijay.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
114 m · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast
154 m · 25 sec · Boylston Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
586 ft · 33 sec · Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Roswell Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Roswell Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.9 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1602 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
6.7 mi · 7 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on APD Highway
24.8 mi · 31 min · APD Highway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
545 ft · 17 sec · 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
13 m · 2 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Ellijay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Continue on APD Highway
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Ellijay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Ellijay?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Sandy Springs and 36 miles from Ellijay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Ellijay.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Ellijay. Straight-line distance: 53.57 mi (86.21 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellijay
City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 34.6948100, -84.4821500 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellijay (-84.48215, 34.69481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
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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