How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Mount Vernon, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Mount Vernon, GA is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Mount Vernon.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
114 m · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast
154 m · 25 sec · Boylston Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
586 ft · 33 sec · Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Roswell Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Roswell Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.9 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1602 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 76: Dalton, Rocky Face
1097 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dalton, Appalachian Foothills Parkway, Georgia Department Of Driver Services
543 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chattanooga Road
1699 ft · 34 sec · Chattanooga Road
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Continue on North Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Bypass
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Turn left onto Cleveland Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Highway
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Continue on Cleveland Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on Cleveland Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Highway
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Turn left onto Wolfe Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Wolfe Street
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Continue on Chattanooga Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Chattanooga Road
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Continue on Quarles Road
1571 ft · 44 sec · Quarles Road
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Turn right onto Stewart Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Stewart Road
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road
1223 ft · 54 sec · Mount Vernon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Mount Vernon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
67.5 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Springs and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Sandy Springs and 51.1 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sandy Springs and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Adairsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adairsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 81.24 mi (130.74 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
City in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,353 |
| Coordinates | 34.9800800, -85.0060600 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-85.00606, 34.98008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.30 | $40.61 |
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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