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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Madison, GA is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.55 mi
01h 25m
Flight
57.02 mi
91.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.02 mi
Kilometers
91.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.55 mi
Kilometers
111.93 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 30, 4:55 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 30, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-30T15:29
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 30, 4:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Conyers
GA

City in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
34.7 mi
00h 42m
To Madison
34.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1550 ft · 40 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.9 mi · 19 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1939 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Monticello Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    2002 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    2436 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eatonton Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
43.7 mi · 63%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 23%
Covington Highway
1.77 mi · 3%
Wesley Chapel Road
1.66 mi · 2%
Monticello Highway
1.55 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

43.7 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyers
00h 42m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Conyers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Sandy Springs and 34.8 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Conyers

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

38 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

119 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Madison. Straight-line distance: 57.02 mi (91.77 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Madison

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

Population4,258
Coordinates33.5956800, -83.4679400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Madison (-83.46794, 33.59568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.41
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.70 $19.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.85 $21.70
Premium $4.78 $11.71 $23.41
Diesel $5.62 $13.78 $27.56

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Madison. The current time is 15:29:38.

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.