How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Richmond Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Richmond Hill, GA is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225 miles (362.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
264.37 mi
04h 55m
Flight
224.99 mi
362.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.99 mi
Kilometers
362.09 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.37 mi
Kilometers
425.46 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-18T04:07
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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

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
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
132.2 mi
02h 27m
To Richmond Hill
132.2 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Richmond Hill.

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    90 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ford Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · Ford Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Ford Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ford Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ford Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 59%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 25%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
I 95 South
9.21 mi · 3%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 2%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 48m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
225 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
02h 27m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 132.2 miles from Sandy Springs and 132.2 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 225 miles (362.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 224.99 mi (362.09 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Richmond Hill

#2 Richmond Hill

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

Population14,408
Coordinates31.9382700, -81.3034400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Richmond Hill (-81.30344, 31.93827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.31 L · about $36.96
Round trip
$73.91
18.66 gal · 70.62 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.96 $73.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.32 $82.65
Premium $4.78 $44.58 $89.16
Diesel $5.62 $52.47 $104.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Richmond Hill. The current time is 04:07:50.

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.