How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Rochelle, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Rochelle, GA is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
170.6 mi
03h 21m
Flight
146.45 mi
235.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.45 mi
Kilometers
235.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.6 mi
Kilometers
274.56 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochelle
Sat, May 30, 9:08 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-30T05:47
Arrive Rochelle
Sat, May 30, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Sandy Springs
85.4 mi
01h 40m
To Rochelle
85.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Rochelle.

  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

    46.2 mi · 49 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 215: Vienna, Pitts

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Union Street

    19.4 mi · 27 min · East Union Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue East

    5 mi · 8 min · 7th Avenue East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ashley Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Ashley Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ashley Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 39%
Fall Line Freeway
46.2 mi · 27%
East Union Street
19.4 mi · 11%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 40m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rochelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Rochelle?

The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 85.2 miles from Rochelle.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rochelle.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 146.45 mi (235.69 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 Rochelle

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

Population1,081
Coordinates31.9510100, -83.4562700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Rochelle (-83.45627, 31.95101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.79 L · about $23.85
Round trip
$47.69
12.04 gal · 45.58 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.85 $47.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.66 $53.33
Premium $4.78 $28.76 $57.53
Diesel $5.62 $33.86 $67.71

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Rochelle. The current time is 05:47:24.

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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.