How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Tallapoosa, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Tallapoosa, GA is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Douglas 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 Tallapoosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Tallapoosa.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
114 m · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast
154 m · 25 sec · Boylston Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
586 ft · 33 sec · Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Roswell Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Roswell Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
2858 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
45.1 mi · 49 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 100: Tallapoosa, Bowdon
1271 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Alabama Street
112 m · 13 sec · West Alabama Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Head Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Tallapoosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
45.1 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallapoosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Tallapoosa?
The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Sandy Springs and 33.2 miles from Tallapoosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallapoosa.
Stop Ideas Near Douglasville
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 Douglasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Tallapoosa. Straight-line distance: 53.66 mi (86.35 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallapoosa
City in Haralson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.7445500, -85.2880100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tallapoosa (-85.28801, 33.74455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.36 | $20.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
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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