How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Twin City, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Twin City, GA is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.93 mi
03h 57m
Flight
158.4 mi
254.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.4 mi
Kilometers
254.92 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.93 mi
Kilometers
328.2 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin City
Tue, May 26, 1:48 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 26, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-26T09:50
Arrive Twin City
Tue, May 26, 1:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Sandy Springs
102 mi
01h 58m
To Twin City
102 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Twin City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Twin City.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

    2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector

    1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Swainsboro, Lyons

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue on 4th Avenue West

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue West

  18. 18

    Continue on Olive Collins Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Olive Collins Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Railroad Avenue

    3271 ft · 1 min · South Railroad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    152 m · 15 sec · 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1593 ft · 32 sec · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Railroad Avenue

    1019 ft · 23 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    14 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Twin City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
89 mi · 44%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 33%
Macon
12.3 mi · 6%
Olive Collins Road
8.78 mi · 4%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

87.9 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 58m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Twin City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Twin City?

The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Sandy Springs and 102 miles from Twin City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Twin City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Twin City. Straight-line distance: 158.4 mi (254.92 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Twin City

#2 Twin City

City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,701
Coordinates32.5829400, -82.1551200
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Twin City (-82.15512, 32.58294)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.24 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.04
14.4 gal · 54.48 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.52 $57.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.89 $63.78
Premium $4.78 $34.40 $68.80
Diesel $5.62 $40.49 $80.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Twin City. The current time is 09:50:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.