How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Georgetown, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Georgetown, GA is about 263.5 miles (424 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Georgetown.
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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
155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
2418 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 204: Savannah, Pembroke
1551 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Abercorn Street Extension
4.1 mi · 6 min · Abercorn Street Extension
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Take the exit slight right
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto King George Boulevard
3124 ft · 1 min · King George Boulevard
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Turn right onto Red Fox Drive
88 m · 14 sec · Red Fox Drive
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Turn right onto Barksdale Drive
86 m · 15 sec · Barksdale Drive
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Turn left onto Beaver Run Drive
106 m · 18 sec · Beaver Run Drive
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Turn right onto Chowning Drive
140 m · 24 sec · Chowning Drive
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Georgetown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
Continue straight
156 mi · 02h 48m
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 Cloudy leaving Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Sandy Springs and 131.9 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.94 one way or $65.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 226.61 mi (364.7 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9832600, -81.2273300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Georgetown (-81.22733, 31.98326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $3.54 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $37.55 | $75.11 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $41.65 | $83.29 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $52.64 | $105.28 |
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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