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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Springfield, GA is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.42 mi
04h 56m
Flight
207.29 mi
333.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.29 mi
Kilometers
333.6 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.42 mi
Kilometers
401.4 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Mon, May 4, 1:28 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Mon, May 4, 6:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-04T08:31
Arrive Springfield
Mon, May 4, 1:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Thomson
GA

City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
124.6 mi
02h 28m
To Springfield
124.8 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 40 min

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    30.3 mi · 35 min · Savannah Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Old Tusculum Road

    2799 ft · 57 sec · Old Tusculum Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Laurel Street

    2765 ft · 1 min · North Laurel Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Crawford Street

    759 ft · 36 sec · Crawford Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Gum Street

    38 m · 9 sec · Gum Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gum Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
81.8 mi · 33%
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 18%
Liberty Street
31.5 mi · 13%
Savannah Highway
30.3 mi · 12%
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 mi · 9%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

81.8 mi · 01h 28m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
207.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomson
02h 28m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Thomson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Sandy Springs and 124.8 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.86 one way or $69.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 207.29 mi (333.6 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 Springfield

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

Population2,889
Coordinates32.3724100, -81.3115000
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Springfield (-81.3115, 32.37241)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.32 L · about $34.86
Round trip
$69.71
17.6 gal · 66.64 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.86 $69.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.98 $77.95
Premium $4.78 $42.05 $84.09
Diesel $5.62 $49.49 $98.98

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Springfield. The current time is 08:31:23.

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.