How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Shannon, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Shannon, GA is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 22m.
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.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Shannon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Shannon.
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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
8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
37.4 mi · 41 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway
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Turn slight left
142 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway
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Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast
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Turn left onto New Calhoun Highway Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · New Calhoun Highway Northeast
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Turn left onto Burlington Road Northeast
2968 ft · 2 min · Burlington Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Calhoun Road Northeast
672 ft · 19 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Shannon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
37.4 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Shannon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Shannon?
The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Emerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Sandy Springs and 32.2 miles from Shannon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.98 one way or $15.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Shannon.
Stop Ideas Near Emerson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emerson.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Shannon. Straight-line distance: 48.81 mi (78.55 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shannon
Shannon is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3367600, -85.0713400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannon (-85.07134, 34.33676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $3.52 | $7.98 | $15.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.02 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $5.64 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
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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