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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Gumlog, GA is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
90.94 mi
01h 48m
Flight
83.09 mi
133.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.09 mi
Kilometers
133.72 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.94 mi
Kilometers
146.35 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 Gumlog
Mon, Jun 1, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 7:54 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 Gumlog
Mon, Jun 1, 6:05 PM 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
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Pendergrass
GA

Human settlement in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sandy Springs
45.4 mi
00h 54m
To Gumlog
45.5 mi
00h 54m

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
84°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa

    1525 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    84 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Jones Street

    2722 ft · 1 min · Jones Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cornog Street

    63 m · 10 sec · Cornog Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    834 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rainbow Drive

    854 ft · 43 sec · Rainbow Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vickery Street

    1 km · 1 min · Vickery Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Gumlog Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Gumlog Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Rue Chalet

    616 ft · 27 sec · Rue Chalet

  25. 25

    Continue on Rue Chaley

    113 m · 17 sec · Rue Chaley

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Normandy Trail

    157 m · 50 sec · Normandy Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on Normandy Trail

    62 m · 9 sec · Normandy Trail

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Normandy Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
61.5 mi · 68%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 17%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.4 mi · 6%
Gumlog Road
2.99 mi · 3%
Hammond Drive Northeast
0.71 mi · 1%
Northeast Expressway
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendergrass
00h 54m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gumlog.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 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?

Pendergrass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 45.5 miles from Gumlog.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 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 Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gumlog.

Stop Ideas Near Pendergrass

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

19 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

56 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

77 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

97 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Gumlog. Straight-line distance: 83.09 mi (133.72 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Gumlog

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Georgia

Population2,146
Coordinates34.4917700, -83.0965400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Gumlog (-83.09654, 34.49177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.43
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.71 $25.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.22 $28.43
Premium $4.78 $15.34 $30.67
Diesel $5.62 $18.05 $36.11

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 Gumlog. The current time is 16:17:03.

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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.