How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Richland, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Richland, GA is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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 Troup County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Richland.
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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
24.1 mi · 28 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
1125 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
1259 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Wall Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Richland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chet Atkins Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Richland?
The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
LaGrange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Sandy Springs and 76.7 miles from Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.47 one way or $42.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.
Stop Ideas Near LaGrange
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 LaGrange.
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Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Richland. Straight-line distance: 127.98 mi (205.96 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richland
Human settlement in Stewart County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.0879300, -84.6674200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland (-84.66742, 32.08793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.01 | $48.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.90 | $51.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.48 | $60.96 |
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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