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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Hawkinsville, GA is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
140.77 mi
02h 47m
Flight
124.9 mi
201 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.9 mi
Kilometers
201 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.77 mi
Kilometers
226.54 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawkinsville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-20T03:03
Arrive Hawkinsville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Sandy Springs
70.5 mi
01h 23m
To Hawkinsville
70.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 341, GA 11 Conn: Perry Parkway

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 341, GA 11 Connector: Houston County Justice Center, Hawkinsville

    46 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Perry Parkway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North Perry Parkway

  16. 16

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

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Golden Isles Highway

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Perry Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on 341 Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 341 Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    2525 ft · 1 min · Commerce Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left

    4 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 48%
Fall Line Freeway
17.8 mi · 13%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 11%
Main Street
10.9 mi · 8%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 4%
Perry Highway
5.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 23m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Clear near Hawkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Sandy Springs and 70.3 miles from Hawkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Hawkinsville. Straight-line distance: 124.9 mi (201 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Hawkinsville

City in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States

Population5,324
Coordinates32.2837700, -83.4721200
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Hawkinsville (-83.47212, 32.28377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.8 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.37
9.94 gal · 37.6 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.69 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.01 $44.02
Premium $4.78 $23.75 $47.49
Diesel $5.62 $27.95 $55.90

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Hawkinsville. The current time is 03:03:33.

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.