How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Sparks, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Sparks, GA is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 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 EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 55m.
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.
Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Sparks.
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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
1550 ft · 40 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road
1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road
119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 19 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
1192 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway
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Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Turn left onto I 20 East
2347 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
2176 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Eley Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Eley Road
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Continue on Sparta Road
14.7 mi · 22 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on Jones Street
3247 ft · 57 sec · Jones Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1902 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Sandersville Highway
13.9 mi · 21 min · Sandersville Highway
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Turn left onto Mitchell Road
148 m · 11 sec · Mitchell Road
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Turn right onto Warthen Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Warthen Lane
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South Sparta Davisboro Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · South Sparta Davisboro Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sparta Davisboro Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Sparks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Sparks?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 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 66.6 miles from Sandy Springs and 66.7 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 12:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Sparks.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 110.8 mi (178.31 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sparks
Sparks is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0879300, -82.7376400 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparks (-82.73764, 33.08793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $3.47 | $16.30 | $32.61 |
| Mid-grade | $3.94 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.61 | $41.23 |
| Diesel | $5.59 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
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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