How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Young Harris, GA?
The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Young Harris, GA is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and Young Harris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Young Harris.
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Start on Mount Vernon Highway
616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
1550 ft · 40 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast
2212 ft · 1 min · Hammond Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto US 19 North, GA 400 North
1075 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
33.8 mi · 40 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
39 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
1909 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp left onto South Chestatee Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Chestatee Street
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Turn right onto Morrison Moore Parkway East
3.5 mi · 6 min · Morrison Moore Parkway East
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Exit the roundabout
5.3 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Glenn Gooch Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Glenn Gooch Bypass
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Turn right onto Young Harris Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Young Harris Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3166 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto College Street
609 ft · 27 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and Young Harris.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
33.8 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Springs and Chance Rain Showers near Young Harris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Young Harris?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Dahlonega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Sandy Springs and 47.4 miles from Young Harris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sandy Springs and Chance Rain Showers near Young Harris.
Stop Ideas Near Dahlonega
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dahlonega.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Young Harris. Straight-line distance: 76 mi (122.31 km).
#1 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Young Harris
Human settlement in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9331500, -83.8471200 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Young Harris (-83.84712, 34.93315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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