How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Sylvania, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Sylvania, GA is about 216 miles (347.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Taliaferro 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 Sylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Sylvania.
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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
81.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
2493 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the ramp straight
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Ogeechee Street
17 m · 1 sec · West Ogeechee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ogeechee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Sylvania.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Sylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Sylvania?
The road trip is about 216 miles (347.6 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Sandy Springs and 108.1 miles from Sylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.18 one way or $60.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Sylvania.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 177.82 mi (286.18 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sylvania
City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,450 |
| Coordinates | 32.7504400, -81.6367800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvania (-81.63678, 32.75044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $30.18 | $60.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.75 | $67.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.41 | $72.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.85 | $85.71 |
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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