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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Monticello, GA is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
71.27 mi
01h 37m
Flight
58.58 mi
94.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.58 mi
Kilometers
94.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.27 mi
Kilometers
114.69 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Sat, May 30, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 11:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-30T08:15
Arrive Monticello
Sat, May 30, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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

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
Conyers
GA

City in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
35.7 mi
00h 48m
To Monticello
35.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 East: Covington, Oxford

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Access Road

    140 m · 11 sec · Access Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Access Road

    1596 ft · 32 sec · Access Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 278 Northwest

    2947 ft · 1 min · Highway 278 Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Emory Street

    2111 ft · 53 sec · Emory Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Clark Street Southwest

    1007 ft · 29 sec · Clark Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Monticello Street Southwest

    2117 ft · 58 sec · Monticello Street Southwest

  21. 21

    Continue on Jackson Highway Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jackson Highway Southwest

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 36

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward GA 212

    44 m · 3 sec · GA 212

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto GA 212

    2.7 mi · 5 min · GA 212

  26. 26

    Continue on Waters Bridge

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Waters Bridge

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Warren Street

    129 m · 17 sec · South Warren Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Warren Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
21.1 mi · 30%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 22%
Waters Bridge
10.5 mi · 15%
State Route 36
8.18 mi · 11%
GA 212
2.75 mi · 4%
Highway 36
1.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

21.1 mi · 00h 23m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
58.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyers
00h 48m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Conyers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Sandy Springs and 35.6 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Conyers

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

38 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

119 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 58.58 mi (94.28 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Monticello

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

Population2,766
Coordinates33.3048500, -83.6832300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Monticello (-83.68323, 33.30485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.12 $22.23
Premium $4.78 $11.99 $23.99
Diesel $5.62 $14.12 $28.23

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Monticello. The current time is 08:15:11.

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.