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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Ludowici, GA is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.76 mi
05h 01m
Flight
216.5 mi
348.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.5 mi
Kilometers
348.43 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.76 mi
Kilometers
403.56 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludowici
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-18T05:39
Arrive Ludowici
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
125.4 mi
02h 30m
To Ludowici
125.4 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 57: Stillmore, Reidsville

    2402 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Aline Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Aline Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    20.4 mi · 30 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Barnard Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Barnard Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Cecil Nobles Highway

    14.1 mi · 19 min · Cecil Nobles Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North McDonald Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Academy Street

    21 m · 3 sec · West Academy Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
97.5 mi · 39%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 27%
Main Street
20.4 mi · 8%
Cecil Nobles Highway
14.1 mi · 6%
Aline Road
13.4 mi · 5%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

96.4 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
216.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 30m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Ludowici.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 125.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 125.4 miles from Ludowici.

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

The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.05 one way or $70.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Ludowici.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Ludowici. Straight-line distance: 216.5 mi (348.43 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Ludowici

City in Long County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,352
Coordinates31.7079900, -81.7423400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Ludowici (-81.74234, 31.70799)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
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.

One-way fuel
8.85 gal
33.5 L · about $35.05
Round trip
$70.11
17.7 gal · 67 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.3 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.05 $70.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.20 $78.39
Premium $4.78 $42.29 $84.57
Diesel $5.62 $49.77 $99.54

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Ludowici. The current time is 05:39:07.

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.