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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90 mi
01h 57m
Flight
74.85 mi
120.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.85 mi
Kilometers
120.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90 mi
Kilometers
144.84 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Tue, May 5, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 5, 5:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-05T13:05
Arrive Manchester
Tue, May 5, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
45 mi
00h 58m
To Manchester
44.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    114 m · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast

    154 m · 25 sec · Boylston Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

    586 ft · 33 sec · Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roswell Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.1 mi · 28 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery

    1125 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 Alternate, US 29: Moreland, Greenville

    1367 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South US 29

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South US 29

  12. 12

    Turn left

    16 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Luthersville

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Talbotton Street

    1709 ft · 29 sec · North Talbotton Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Court Square

    17 m · 1 sec · North Court Square

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Court Square

    137 m · 8 sec · North Court Square

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Talbotton Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Talbotton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Highway

    55 m · 3 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Spring Street

    1533 ft · 38 sec · Spring Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Broad Street

    121 m · 12 sec · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Spring Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Perry Street

    51 m · 4 sec · Perry Street

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
27.6 mi · 31%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.1 mi · 27%
Roosevelt Highway
23.4 mi · 26%
Luthersville
5.89 mi · 7%
South US 29
3.29 mi · 4%
South Talbotton Street
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
00h 58m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 74.85 mi (120.46 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Manchester

City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,918
Coordinates32.8598500, -84.6199300
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Manchester (-84.61993, 32.85985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Manchester. The current time is 13:05:49.

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.