How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Statham, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Statham, GA is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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 and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Statham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Statham.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
160 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
2806 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on University Parkway
25.6 mi · 32 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
114 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Jackson Trail Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Jackson Trail Road
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway Southeast
2.9 mi · 5 min · Atlanta Highway Southeast
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
83 m · 9 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Statham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
University Parkway
Continue on University Parkway
25.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Statham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Statham?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Sandy Springs and 25.2 miles from Statham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sandy Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Statham.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville
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 Lawrenceville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Statham. Straight-line distance: 44.91 mi (72.28 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Statham
City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,880 |
| Coordinates | 33.9651100, -83.5965500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Statham (-83.59655, 33.96511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
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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