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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Millen, GA is about 200.7 miles (323 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
200.72 mi
03h 50m
Flight
160.12 mi
257.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.12 mi
Kilometers
257.69 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.72 mi
Kilometers
323.03 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millen
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Millen
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crawfordville
GA

City and county seat of Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
100.3 mi
01h 55m
To Millen
100.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 520 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.8 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Statesboro Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
81.8 mi · 41%
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 23%
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 mi · 11%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 8%
Bobby Jones Expressway
6.67 mi · 3%
Liberty Street
2.06 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 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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crawfordville
01h 55m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Millen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.7 miles (323 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Crawfordville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Sandy Springs and 100.4 miles from Millen.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Millen.

Stop Ideas Near Crawfordville

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

118 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Millen. Straight-line distance: 160.12 mi (257.69 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Millen

City in and the county seat of Jenkins County, Georgia, United States

Population2,762
Coordinates32.8040500, -81.9492800
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Millen (-81.94928, 32.80405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.81 L · about $28.04
Round trip
$56.09
14.16 gal · 53.62 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.04 $56.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.36 $62.71
Premium $4.78 $33.83 $67.66
Diesel $5.62 $39.82 $79.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Millen. The current time is 06:43:09.

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.