How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Manchester, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Manchester, GA is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Manchester.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
114 m · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast
154 m · 25 sec · Boylston Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
586 ft · 33 sec · Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Roswell Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Roswell Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.1 mi · 28 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
1125 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 Alternate, US 29: Moreland, Greenville
1367 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South US 29
3.3 mi · 5 min · South US 29
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Turn left
16 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto Luthersville
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
11.7 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on North Talbotton Street
1709 ft · 29 sec · North Talbotton Street
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Turn slight right onto North Court Square
17 m · 1 sec · North Court Square
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Keep slight left to continue on North Court Square
137 m · 8 sec · North Court Square
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Turn right onto South Talbotton Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Talbotton Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Highway
55 m · 3 sec · Roosevelt Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Spring Street
1533 ft · 38 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Broad Street
121 m · 12 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto Perry Street
51 m · 4 sec · Perry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Manchester.
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 85 South
Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Manchester?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Sandy Springs and 44.9 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Palmetto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmetto.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 74.85 mi (120.46 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,918 |
| Coordinates | 32.8598500, -84.6199300 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-84.61993, 32.85985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.19 | $30.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
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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