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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Guyton, GA is about 250.4 miles (403 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.4 mi
04h 50m
Flight
204.7 mi
329.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.7 mi
Kilometers
329.44 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.4 mi
Kilometers
402.98 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guyton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Guyton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
125.1 mi
02h 25m
To Guyton
125.3 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    135.6 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 119: Springfield

    1377 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1782 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 80 East

    5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 80 East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mud Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Mud Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Central Boulevard

    65 m · 4 sec · Central Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Boulevard

    1850 ft · 39 sec · Central Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    996 ft · 44 sec · 5th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
137 mi · 55%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 27%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Mud Road
9.95 mi · 4%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 2%
US Highway 80 East
5.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

136 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
204.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 25m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Guyton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.4 miles (403 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Sandy Springs and 125.3 miles from Guyton.

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

The direct path is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.02 one way or $70.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Guyton. Straight-line distance: 204.7 mi (329.44 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Guyton

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

Population2,371
Coordinates32.3363000, -81.3915000
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Guyton (-81.3915, 32.3363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.45 L · about $35.02
Round trip
$70.03
17.68 gal · 66.9 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.02 $70.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.15 $78.30
Premium $4.78 $42.24 $84.48
Diesel $5.62 $49.72 $99.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Guyton. The current time is 04:53:50.

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.