How far is Sandy Springs, GA from St. Marys, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to St. Marys, GA is about 356.6 miles (573.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
356.6 mi
06h 38m
Flight
275.71 mi
443.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.71 mi
Kilometers
443.71 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.6 mi
Kilometers
573.89 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Marys
Sun, May 31, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sun, May 31, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-31T05:13
Arrive St. Marys
Sun, May 31, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Nunez
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sandy Springs
178.3 mi
03h 19m
To St. Marys
178.3 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and St. Marys.

  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

    1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector

    1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 40: Kingsland, St Marys

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East King Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East King Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Kingsland Saint Marys Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Osborne Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Osborne Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Hall Street

    24 m · 3 sec · West Hall Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 44%
I 95 South
95 mi · 27%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 19%
Macon
12.3 mi · 3%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 2%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.9 mi
275.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
03h 19m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
10:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to St. Marys?

The road trip is about 356.6 miles (573.9 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.3 miles from Sandy Springs and 178.3 miles from St. Marys.

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

The direct path is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.83 one way or $99.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and St. Marys. Straight-line distance: 275.71 mi (443.71 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 St. Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population17,968
Coordinates30.7305100, -81.5464900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: St. Marys (-81.54649, 30.73051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.58 gal
47.63 L · about $49.83
Round trip
$99.66
25.16 gal · 95.26 L
Estimated CO2
111.8 kg one way
Round trip: 223.6 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $49.83 $99.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.72 $111.43
Premium $4.78 $60.11 $120.21
Diesel $5.62 $70.75 $141.50

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and St. Marys. The current time is 05:13:09.

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.