How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Rockmart, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Rockmart, GA is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Human settlement in Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Rockmart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Rockmart.
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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
3.9 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1602 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
2101 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitlock Avenue Northwest
2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Dallas Highway
1108 ft · 21 sec · Dallas Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Dallas Highway
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Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Continue on Marietta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway
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Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Nathan Dean Parkway
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Turn left onto Cartersville Road
124 m · 10 sec · Cartersville Road
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Continue on Goodyear Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Goodyear Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goodyear Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Rockmart.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dallas Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway
7.21 mi · 00h 11m
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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockmart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Rockmart?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Hiram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Sandy Springs and 24 miles from Rockmart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockmart.
Stop Ideas Near Hiram
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Acworth Power Department
Finance Department of Smyrna
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hiram.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Rockmart. Straight-line distance: 38.38 mi (61.77 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockmart
City in Polk County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,492 |
| Coordinates | 34.0026000, -85.0416100 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockmart (-85.04161, 34.0026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
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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