How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Villa Rica, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Villa Rica, GA is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.74 mi
00h 51m
Flight
33.75 mi
54.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.75 mi
Kilometers
54.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.74 mi
Kilometers
67.18 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Villa Rica
Mon, Apr 20, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-20T00:01
Arrive Villa Rica
Mon, Apr 20, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pineview
GA

Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sandy Springs
20.9 mi
00h 25m
To Villa Rica
20.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Villa Rica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Villa Rica.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    114 m · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast

    154 m · 25 sec · Boylston Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

    586 ft · 33 sec · Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roswell Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham

    2858 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    23.7 mi · 26 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Villa Rica Historic District

    60 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Liberty Road

    127 m · 8 sec · Liberty Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    717 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Montgomery Street

    2408 ft · 59 sec · East Montgomery Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Carroll Road

    68 m · 12 sec · North Carroll Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    102 m · 15 sec · Temple Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Temple Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Villa Rica.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
23.7 mi · 57%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14 mi · 34%
Veterans Memorial Highway
0.75 mi · 2%
I 285 West
0.72 mi · 2%
Roswell Road
0.67 mi · 2%
I 20 West
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

23.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineview
00h 25m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near Villa Rica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Villa Rica?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Pineview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Sandy Springs and 20.9 miles from Villa Rica.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near Villa Rica.

Stop Ideas Near Pineview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pineview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineview.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

19 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Villa Rica. Straight-line distance: 33.75 mi (54.32 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Villa Rica

#2 Villa Rica

City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.

Population16,795
Coordinates33.7320500, -84.9191100
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Villa Rica (-84.91911, 33.73205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.82
Round trip
$11.65
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.82 $11.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.78 $7.02 $14.05
Diesel $5.62 $8.27 $16.53

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Villa Rica. The current time is 00:01:23.

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.