How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Thomasville, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Thomasville, GA is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
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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
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
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
1360 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton
22 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight
26.4 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Isabella Street
9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street
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Turn slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
100 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Thigpen Trail
19.3 mi · 26 min · Thigpen Trail
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 21 min
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Continue on County Line Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Line Road
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Continue on Glenwood Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Jackson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South Crawford Street
154 m · 22 sec · South Crawford Street
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Turn right onto Remington Avenue
116 m · 9 sec · Remington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Remington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Thomasville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 239.5 miles (385.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Sandy Springs and 119.6 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.47 one way or $66.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Thomasville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 214.61 mi (345.38 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 | 18,742 |
| Coordinates | 30.8365800, -83.9787800 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-83.97878, 30.83658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.43 | $74.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.37 | $80.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.52 | $95.05 |
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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