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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Martinez, GA is about 152.9 miles (246 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.83 mi
02h 54m
Flight
135.29 mi
217.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.29 mi
Kilometers
217.73 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.83 mi
Kilometers
245.96 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinez
Sat, Nov 7, 2:52 AM EST
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, Nov 7, 5:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-11-06T23:58
Arrive Martinez
Sat, Nov 7, 2:52 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
9:30 PM EST
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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Sandy Springs
76.3 mi
01h 27m
To Martinez
76.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    81.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 232

    2266 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 232

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway

    148 m · 12 sec · Riverwatch Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Riverwatch Parkway

    150 m · 18 sec · Riverwatch Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Riverwatch Parkway

    24 m · 8 sec · Riverwatch Parkway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverwatch Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
81.8 mi · 54%
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 30%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 10%
Covington Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
Wesley Chapel Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Bobby Jones Expressway
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

81.8 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 27m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
12:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny near Martinez.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Sandy Springs and 76.6 miles from Martinez.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny near Martinez.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Martinez. Straight-line distance: 135.29 mi (217.73 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
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#2 Martinez

Martinez is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5173600, -82.0756700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Martinez (-82.07567, 33.51736)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.41 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.18
10.78 gal · 40.82 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $19.09 $38.18
Mid-grade $4.04 $21.76 $43.53
Premium $4.48 $24.14 $48.27
Diesel $5.66 $30.51 $61.01

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Martinez. The current time is 23:58:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.