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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Winterville, GA is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.45 mi
01h 33m
Flight
63.14 mi
101.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.14 mi
Kilometers
101.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.45 mi
Kilometers
114.98 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winterville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-19T02:49
Arrive Winterville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Carl
GA

Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
35.7 mi
00h 46m
To Winterville
35.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

    2806 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on University Parkway

    39.1 mi · 48 min · University Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

    2238 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    2034 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1904 ft · 42 sec · Lexington Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cherokee Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Cherokee Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Athens Road

    100 m · 10 sec · Athens Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Parkview Road

    152 m · 22 sec · Parkview Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkview Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
39.1 mi · 55%
Interstate Highway 85
8.82 mi · 12%
Outer Loop 10
6.22 mi · 9%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.4 mi · 8%
Cherokee Road
3.42 mi · 5%
Lexington Road
1.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Continue on University Parkway

39.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carl
00h 46m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Winterville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Carl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Sandy Springs and 35.8 miles from Winterville.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Winterville.

Stop Ideas Near Carl

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

31 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

58 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

77 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

118 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Winterville. Straight-line distance: 63.14 mi (101.61 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 Winterville

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

Population1,229
Coordinates33.9670600, -83.2782100
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Winterville (-83.27821, 33.96706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.54 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.04 gal · 19.08 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.78 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.62 $14.17 $28.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Winterville. The current time is 02:49:50.

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.