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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Nashville, GA is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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
219.56 mi
04h 13m
Flight
198.88 mi
320.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.88 mi
Kilometers
320.06 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.56 mi
Kilometers
353.34 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
109.9 mi
02h 06m
To Nashville
109.6 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector

    1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Southwell Boulevard

    1531 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwell Boulevard

    1137 ft · 34 sec · Southwell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    21.8 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Marion Avenue

    999 ft · 36 sec · West Marion Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Davis Street

    23 m · 2 sec · North Davis Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Davis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
96.7 mi · 44%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 31%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Northeast Expressway
2.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

96.7 mi · 01h 44m

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
198.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
02h 06m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Sandy Springs and 109.6 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny near Nashville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 198.88 mi (320.06 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Nashville

City in Berrien County, Georgia, United States

Population4,811
Coordinates31.2074200, -83.2501500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Nashville (-83.25015, 31.20742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.33 L · about $30.70
Round trip
$61.40
15.5 gal · 58.66 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.70 $61.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.32 $68.65
Premium $4.78 $37.03 $74.06
Diesel $5.62 $43.59 $87.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Nashville. The current time is 00:29:54.

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.