How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Warrenton, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Warrenton, GA is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
119.22 mi
02h 20m
Flight
104.97 mi
168.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.97 mi
Kilometers
168.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.22 mi
Kilometers
191.86 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrenton
Sat, May 2, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, May 2, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-02T03:56
Arrive Warrenton
Sat, May 2, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Rutledge
GA

American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA

From Sandy Springs
59.5 mi
01h 10m
To Warrenton
59.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Warrenton.

  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

    1550 ft · 40 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.9 mi · 19 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Warrenton, Washington

    2096 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    3143 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    9 m · 2 sec · Bank Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 38%
Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 33%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 13%
Atlanta Highway
7 mi · 6%
Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.25 mi · 2%
Covington Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 10m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Warrenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Warrenton?

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Sandy Springs and 59.7 miles from Warrenton.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Sandy Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Warrenton.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rutledge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 104.97 mi (168.94 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
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#2 Warrenton

Ghost town in Warren County, Indiana

Population1,707
Coordinates33.4070800, -82.6620800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Warrenton (-82.66208, 33.40708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.35
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.68 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.65 $37.29
Premium $4.78 $20.12 $40.23
Diesel $5.62 $23.68 $47.35

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Warrenton. The current time is 03:56:55.

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.