How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Mount Airy, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Mount Airy, GA is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
72.83 mi
01h 28m
Flight
64.82 mi
104.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.82 mi
Kilometers
104.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.83 mi
Kilometers
117.21 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Airy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 12:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-18T10:01
Arrive Mount Airy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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

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
Flowery Branch
GA

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sandy Springs
36.4 mi
00h 44m
To Mount Airy
36.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Mount Airy.

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 East: Level Grove Road, Airport

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Level Grove Road

    2268 ft · 43 sec · Level Grove Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Level Grove Road

    2374 ft · 51 sec · Old Level Grove Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Level Grove Road

    2989 ft · 1 min · Level Grove Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Irvin Street

    803 ft · 20 sec · Irvin Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street South

    1365 ft · 32 sec · Main Street South

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Wyly Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wyly Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Dicks Hill Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dicks Hill Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    17 m · 3 sec · 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Main Street

    111 m · 19 sec · Old Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    838 ft · 37 sec · 7th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 33%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 22%
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 18%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.06 mi · 8%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.4 mi · 7%
I 85 North
1.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowery Branch
00h 44m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Mount Airy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Mount Airy?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Flowery Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 36.4 miles from Mount Airy.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Mount Airy.

Stop Ideas Near Flowery Branch

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

14 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

61 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

70 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

115 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Mount Airy. Straight-line distance: 64.82 mi (104.32 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Mount Airy

#2 Mount Airy

Town in Habersham County, Georgia, United States

Population1,280
Coordinates34.5187100, -83.5007300
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Mount Airy (-83.50073, 34.51871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.38 $22.77
Premium $4.78 $12.28 $24.56
Diesel $5.62 $14.45 $28.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Mount Airy. The current time is 10:01:35.

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.