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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector
1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector
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Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 57: Stillmore, Reidsville
2402 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Aline Road
13.4 mi · 20 min · Aline Road
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Continue on Main Street
20.4 mi · 30 min · Main Street
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Continue on Barnard Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Barnard Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Cecil Nobles Highway
14.1 mi · 19 min · Cecil Nobles Highway
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Continue on North McDonald Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn right onto West Academy Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Academy Street
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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.
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
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96.4 mi · 01h 44m
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.
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).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ludowici
City in Long County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,352 |
| Coordinates | 31.7079900, -81.7423400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ludowici (-81.74234, 31.70799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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