How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Thomasville, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Thomasville, GA is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Thomasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Thomasville.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 East: John Lewis, Freedom Parkway, Carter Center
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
690 ft · 17 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
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Turn right onto Boulevard Northeast
2194 ft · 55 sec · Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Boulevard Southeast
2.9 mi · 5 min · Boulevard Southeast
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Turn left onto McDonough Boulevard Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · McDonough Boulevard Southeast
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Turn slight right
72 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Moreland Avenue Southeast
2429 ft · 46 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Thomasville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Thomasville?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Sandy Springs and 9.5 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomasville.
Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Druid Hills.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 15.77 mi (25.38 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,493 |
| Coordinates | 33.6973300, -84.3496500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-84.34965, 33.69733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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