How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Rincon, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Rincon, GA is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Rincon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Rincon.
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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
141.1 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Pembroke
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 280 East
607 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left
913 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 80 East
2.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 80 East
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Turn left onto Sandhill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sandhill Road
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Continue on Sand Hill Road
3278 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Road
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Turn right onto Blue Jay Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Blue Jay Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
23 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
57 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Blue Jay Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Blue Jay Road
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Continue on Blue Jay Road
1017 ft · 21 sec · Blue Jay Road
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Continue on Blandford Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Blandford Road
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Continue on West Ninth Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Ninth Street
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Turn left onto North Columbia Avenue
2312 ft · 34 sec · North Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fourth Street
37 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Rincon.
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
Continue straight
141 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Rincon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Rincon?
The road trip is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Sandy Springs and 128.1 miles from Rincon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.77 one way or $71.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Rincon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Rincon. Straight-line distance: 213.87 mi (344.19 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rincon
City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.2960300, -81.2353900 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rincon (-81.23539, 32.29603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.99 | $79.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.15 | $86.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.78 | $101.57 |
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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