How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Lumber City, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Lumber City, GA is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.07 mi
03h 54m
Flight
169.42 mi
272.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.42 mi
Kilometers
272.66 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.07 mi
Kilometers
312.32 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumber City
Wed, May 13, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Wed, May 13, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Lumber City
Wed, May 13, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:10 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Sandy Springs
97.1 mi
01h 57m
To Lumber City
97 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Lumber City.

  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

    50 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28.5 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Golden Isles Highway

    15.2 mi · 21 min · East Golden Isles Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Victoria Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Victoria Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Victoria Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 35%
I 16 East
51.1 mi · 26%
East Golden Isles Highway
15.2 mi · 8%
Macon
12.3 mi · 6%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 3%
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 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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
169.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 57m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Lumber City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Lumber City?

The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Sandy Springs and 97 miles from Lumber City.

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

The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Lumber City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Lumber City. Straight-line distance: 169.42 mi (272.66 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Lumber City

#2 Lumber City

City in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates31.9293500, -82.6795800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Lumber City (-82.67958, 31.92935)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.92 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.27
13.7 gal · 51.84 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.13 $54.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.34 $60.68
Premium $4.78 $32.73 $65.46
Diesel $5.62 $38.52 $77.05

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Lumber City. The current time is 20:26:54.

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.