How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Port Wentworth, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Port Wentworth, GA is about 262.8 miles (423 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223 miles (358.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Port Wentworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Port Wentworth.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector
1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector
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Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
156.2 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
1350 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Airways Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airways Avenue
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Turn left onto Gulfstream Road
2 mi · 3 min · Gulfstream Road
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Continue on Crossgate Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Crossgate Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crossgate Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Port Wentworth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
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156 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Wentworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Port Wentworth?
The road trip is about 262.8 miles (423 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 131.5 miles from Port Wentworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223 miles (358.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.76 one way or $73.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Wentworth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Port Wentworth. Straight-line distance: 222.98 mi (358.85 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Wentworth
City in Chatham County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 9,812 |
| Coordinates | 32.1490900, -81.1631700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Wentworth (-81.16317, 32.14909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $36.76 | $73.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.10 | $82.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.19 | $104.38 |
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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