How far is Skidaway Island, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Skidaway Island, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 274.6 miles (442 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 04h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skidaway Island and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skidaway Island and Sandy Springs.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
32 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
136 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
78 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Landings Way
1147 ft · 32 sec · Landings Way
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Continue on Diamond Causeway
4 mi · 6 min · Diamond Causeway
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Continue on Whitefield Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue
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Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Waters Drive
1241 ft · 21 sec · Waters Drive
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Continue on Waters Avenue
1054 ft · 25 sec · Waters Avenue
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Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Derenne Avenue
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Continue on William F. Lynes Parkway
3.9 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
158 m · 13 sec
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Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
990 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skidaway Island and Sandy Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Skidaway Island and Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skidaway Island to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 274.6 miles (442 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.7 miles from Skidaway Island and 136 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.38 one way or $76.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Skidaway Island and Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skidaway Island and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 237.08 mi (381.55 km).
#1 Skidaway Island
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
| Population | 8,341 |
| Coordinates | 31.9349400, -81.0470500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $38.38 | $76.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.92 | $85.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.30 | $92.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.50 | $108.99 |
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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