How far is Sandy Springs, GA from West Point, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to West Point, GA is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.59 mi
02h 00m
Flight
84.8 mi
136.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.8 mi
Kilometers
136.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.59 mi
Kilometers
161.88 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Fri, Oct 16, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 11:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-10-16T07:41
Arrive West Point
Fri, Oct 16, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Sandy Springs
50.3 mi
01h 00m
To West Point
50.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and West Point.

  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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80, GA 22: Macon, Roberta

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    48 m · 5 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    36 m · 2 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Holley Road

    81 m · 9 sec · Holley Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Holley Road

    2247 ft · 1 min · Holley Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Point Circle

    555 ft · 27 sec · West Point Circle

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Trophy Place

    677 ft · 30 sec · Trophy Place

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trophy Place

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 67%
Larry Justice Highway
11.6 mi · 11%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 6%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 5%
Eisenhower Parkway
4.63 mi · 5%
Northeast Expressway
2.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
01h 00m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to West Point?

The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Sandy Springs and 50.3 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near West Point.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and West Point. Straight-line distance: 84.8 mi (136.47 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 West Point

West Point is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7934700, -83.8074100
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: West Point (-83.80741, 32.79347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $13.44
Round trip
$26.87
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.44 $26.87
Mid-grade $4.27 $15.15 $30.31
Premium $4.70 $16.69 $33.37
Diesel $5.75 $20.39 $40.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and West Point. The current time is 07:41:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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