How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Hartwell, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Hartwell, GA is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Hartwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Hartwell.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
160 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa
1525 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
84 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jones Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jones Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
583 ft · 14 sec · West Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue
65 m · 10 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Vickery Street
935 ft · 23 sec · Vickery Street
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Continue on Hartwell Road
3273 ft · 1 min · Hartwell Road
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Continue on Lavonia Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Lavonia Highway
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Turn slight right
5.3 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowersville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bowersville Highway
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Continue on West Howell Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Howell Street
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Turn left onto North Forest Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · North Forest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Forest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Hartwell.
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 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.
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.
Clear leaving Sandy Springs and Clear near Hartwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Hartwell?
The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 50 miles from Sandy Springs and 50 miles from Hartwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Sandy Springs and Clear near Hartwell.
Stop Ideas Near Pendergrass
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 Pendergrass.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Hartwell. Straight-line distance: 87.86 mi (141.4 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartwell
City in Hart County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,446 |
| Coordinates | 34.3528800, -82.9320900 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartwell (-82.93209, 34.35288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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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