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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
135.6 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 119: Springfield
1377 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
1782 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue on US Highway 80 East
5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 80 East
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Turn right onto Mud Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Mud Road
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Central Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Central Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Boulevard
1850 ft · 39 sec · Central Boulevard
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
996 ft · 44 sec · 5th Avenue
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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.
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
136 mi · 02h 26m
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.
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).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Guyton
City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,371 |
| Coordinates | 32.3363000, -81.3915000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guyton (-81.3915, 32.3363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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