How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Jesup, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Jesup, GA is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 05m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Jesup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Jesup.
-
1
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
-
2
Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
-
3
Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast
-
4
Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector
1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South
1 km · 1 min
-
6
Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
-
7
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
-
8
Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
-
9
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
-
10
Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
-
13
Continue straight
65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia
1627 ft · 41 sec
-
15
Turn right
20.6 mi · 26 min
-
16
Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
-
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street
-
18
Turn right
94 m · 7 sec
-
19
Turn left onto East Broad Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street
-
20
Continue on Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road
-
21
Turn right
3.7 mi · 4 min
-
22
Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway
-
23
Continue straight
8.4 mi · 10 min
-
24
Turn left onto East Parker Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Parker Street
-
25
Continue on Golden Isles Highway East
11.6 mi · 14 min · Golden Isles Highway East
-
26
Continue on Odum Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Odum Highway
-
27
Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
-
28
Continue on Odum Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Odum Highway
-
29
Continue on West Cherry Street
2038 ft · 41 sec · West Cherry Street
-
30
Take the exit slight right toward West Cherry Street
746 ft · 14 sec
-
31
Turn straight onto West Cherry Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cherry Street
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Jesup.
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
65.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jesup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Jesup?
The road trip is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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 123.9 miles from Sandy Springs and 123.8 miles from Jesup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jesup.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Jesup. Straight-line distance: 215.81 mi (347.31 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jesup
County seat of Wayne County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,847 |
| Coordinates | 31.6078500, -81.8863400 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jesup (-81.88634, 31.60785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.71 | $77.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.76 | $83.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.15 | $98.31 |
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 · May 30, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.