How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Fort Valley, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Fort Valley, GA is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.88 mi
02h 20m
Flight
98.85 mi
159.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.85 mi
Kilometers
159.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.88 mi
Kilometers
189.71 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 6:38 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 8:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-06-01T16:17
Arrive Fort Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 6:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Jenkinsburg
GA

City in Butts County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
59 mi
01h 10m
To Fort Valley
58.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Fort Valley.

  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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley

    1365 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    94 m · 21 sec · West Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto West Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 57%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 14%
GA 540
11.7 mi · 10%
Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenkinsburg
01h 10m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny near Fort Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Fort Valley?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Sandy Springs and 58.9 miles from Fort Valley.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny near Fort Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

62 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Fort Valley. Straight-line distance: 98.85 mi (159.09 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Fort Valley

#2 Fort Valley

County seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States

Population8,981
Coordinates32.5537600, -83.8874100
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Fort Valley (-83.88741, 32.55376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Fort Valley. The current time is 16:17:58.

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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.