How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Hardwick, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Hardwick, GA is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Hardwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Hardwick.
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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
1550 ft · 40 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road
119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 19 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
1192 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway
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Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Turn left onto I 20 East
2347 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton
1925 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Eatonton Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · Eatonton Road
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Continue on Madison Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road
18.2 mi · 26 min · Milledgeville Road
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
159 m · 17 sec · West Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Clarke Street
2089 ft · 1 min · North Clarke Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1077 ft · 37 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Wilkinson Street
3029 ft · 1 min · South Wilkinson Street
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Turn left onto West Andrews Street
153 m · 18 sec · West Andrews Street
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Turn right onto South Wayne Street
621 ft · 17 sec · South Wayne Street
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Turn left onto Vinson Highway
27 m · 2 sec · Vinson Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vinson Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Hardwick.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Hardwick?
The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Social Circle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Sandy Springs and 54.8 miles from Hardwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.
Stop Ideas Near Social Circle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Social Circle.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 89.04 mi (143.29 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hardwick
Hardwick is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0682000, -83.2234900 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hardwick (-83.22349, 33.0682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $15.63 | $31.25 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $21.90 | $43.81 |
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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