How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Montgomery, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Montgomery, GA is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Montgomery.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector
1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector
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Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
162.5 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
668 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Continue on West Derenne Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Derenne Avenue
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Turn right onto Waters Avenue
1010 ft · 17 sec · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Waters Drive
1285 ft · 22 sec · Waters Drive
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Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Whitefield Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue
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Continue on Whitefield Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Whitefield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitefield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Montgomery.
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 16 East
Continue straight
162 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Clear near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Sandy Springs and 135.8 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.32 one way or $66.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Clear near Montgomery.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 233.32 mi (375.5 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
Montgomery is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9404900, -81.1220500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-81.12205, 31.94049)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.48 | $33.32 | $66.65 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $38.07 | $76.14 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $42.25 | $84.50 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $53.73 | $107.45 |
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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