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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Morgan, GA is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
195.81 mi
03h 58m
Flight
165.4 mi
266.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.4 mi
Kilometers
266.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.81 mi
Kilometers
315.12 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Morgan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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

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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
98.1 mi
01h 59m
To Morgan
97.7 mi
01h 59m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    36.3 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fountain Bridge Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Fountain Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Line Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Line Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fountain Bridge Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Fountain Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    2098 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Bermuda Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bermuda Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Street Northeast

    49 m · 4 sec · Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto School Street Northeast

    43 m · 3 sec · School Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 26%
I 85 South
47.7 mi · 24%
Martha Berry Highway
40.6 mi · 21%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.1 mi · 12%
Fountain Bridge Road
14.8 mi · 8%
Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

50.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 59m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Morgan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Sandy Springs and 97.7 miles from Morgan.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Morgan. Straight-line distance: 165.4 mi (266.18 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Morgan

City in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States

Population1,835
Coordinates31.5376700, -84.5993600
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Morgan (-84.59936, 31.53767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.15 L · about $27.37
Round trip
$54.74
13.82 gal · 52.3 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.37 $54.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.60 $61.21
Premium $4.78 $33.02 $66.03
Diesel $5.62 $38.86 $77.72

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 Morgan. The current time is 05:13:44.

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.