How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Ray City, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Ray City, GA is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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
231.61 mi
04h 24m
Flight
208.53 mi
335.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.53 mi
Kilometers
335.6 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.61 mi
Kilometers
372.74 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
116 mi
02h 12m
To Ray City
115.6 mi
02h 12m

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 Ray City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Ray City.

  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

    116.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville

    66 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto West 4th Street

    15.4 mi · 23 min · West 4th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
116 mi · 50%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 29%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
West 4th Street
15.4 mi · 7%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 2%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

116 mi · 02h 05m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
208.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 12m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Ray City?

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Sandy Springs and 115.6 miles from Ray City.

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

The direct path is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.36 one way or $64.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Ray City. Straight-line distance: 208.53 mi (335.6 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ray City

Human settlement in Berrien County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,094
Coordinates31.0746400, -83.1993200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Ray City (-83.19932, 31.07464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.94 L · about $32.36
Round trip
$64.72
16.34 gal · 61.88 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.36 $64.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.18 $72.37
Premium $4.78 $39.04 $78.07
Diesel $5.62 $45.95 $91.90

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 Ray City. The current time is 06:22:21.

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.