How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Tybee Island, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Tybee Island, GA is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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
280.09 mi
05h 23m
Flight
244.14 mi
392.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.14 mi
Kilometers
392.91 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.09 mi
Kilometers
450.76 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tybee Island
Sun, May 3, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sun, May 3, 5:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-03T06:57
Arrive Tybee Island
Sun, May 3, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
140 mi
02h 41m
To Tybee Island
140.1 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Tybee Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Tybee Island.

  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

    163.9 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1742 ft · 37 sec · Bee Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Victory Drive

    14.8 mi · 23 min · East Victory Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on 1st Street

    3092 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Butler Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Butler Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 10th Court

    40 m · 6 sec · 10th Court

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Tybee Island.

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 59%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 24%
East Victory Drive
14.8 mi · 5%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 2%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
02h 41m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Sandy Springs and Partly Cloudy near Tybee Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Tybee Island?

The road trip is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140 miles from Sandy Springs and 140.1 miles from Tybee Island.

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

The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.13 one way or $78.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Sandy Springs and Partly Cloudy near Tybee Island.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Tybee Island. Straight-line distance: 244.14 mi (392.91 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Tybee Island

#2 Tybee Island

Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,051
Coordinates32.0002200, -80.8456700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Tybee Island (-80.84567, 32.00022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.41 L · about $39.13
Round trip
$78.27
19.76 gal · 74.82 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.13 $78.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.76 $87.52
Premium $4.78 $47.21 $94.41
Diesel $5.62 $55.57 $111.13

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Tybee Island. The current time is 06:57:32.

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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.