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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Sandersville, GA is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.69 mi
02h 55m
Flight
111.43 mi
179.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.43 mi
Kilometers
179.33 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.69 mi
Kilometers
221.59 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandersville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Sandersville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
68.8 mi
01h 27m
To Sandersville
68.8 mi
01h 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
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1550 ft · 40 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.9 mi · 19 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta

    48 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Eley Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Eley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sparta Road

    14.7 mi · 22 min · Sparta Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Jones Street

    3247 ft · 57 sec · Jones Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    88 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1902 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on East Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Sandersville Highway

    20.8 mi · 31 min · Sandersville Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Sparta Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Harris Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Harris Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    85 m · 8 sec · East Church Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 33%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 17%
Sandersville Highway
20.8 mi · 15%
Sparta Road
16.2 mi · 12%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 12%
Eley Road
2.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
111.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 27m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Sandersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Sandy Springs and 68.8 miles from Sandersville.

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

The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, 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 Madison.

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Sandersville. Straight-line distance: 111.43 mi (179.33 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Sandersville

#2 Sandersville

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,275
Coordinates32.9815400, -82.8101400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Sandersville (-82.81014, 32.98154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $19.25
Round trip
$38.50
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.25 $38.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.52 $43.05
Premium $4.78 $23.22 $46.44
Diesel $5.62 $27.33 $54.67

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 Sandersville. The current time is 06:14:14.

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.