How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Thomaston, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Thomaston, GA is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Thomaston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Thomaston.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector
1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector
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Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro
2327 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Tara Boulevard
16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit straight toward Zebulon, Thomaston
113 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zebulon Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Street
19 mi · 29 min · Fayetteville Street
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Turn left onto West Gordon Street
91 m · 15 sec · West Gordon Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
92 m · 15 sec · South Center Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Thomaston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Fayetteville Street
Continue on Fayetteville Street
19 mi · 00h 29m
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 then Partly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomaston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Thomaston?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Lovejoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Sandy Springs and 39.2 miles from Thomaston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomaston.
Stop Ideas Near Lovejoy
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 Lovejoy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Thomaston. Straight-line distance: 71.65 mi (115.31 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomaston
City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 8,770 |
| Coordinates | 32.8881900, -84.3265900 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomaston (-84.32659, 32.88819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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