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

The driving distance from Soperton, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
173.29 mi
02h 45m
Flight
148.66 mi
239.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.66 mi
Kilometers
239.25 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.29 mi
Kilometers
278.89 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Soperton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soperton
2026-04-16T02:51
Arrive Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soperton
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Soperton
86.6 mi
01h 22m
To Sandy Springs
86.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    57 m · 11 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    158 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    990 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 38%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 36%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 14%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 6%
West Main Street
6.72 mi · 4%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

65.2 mi · 01h 10m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
148.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 22m from Soperton
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Soperton 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 Soperton to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Soperton and 86.7 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soperton and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 148.66 mi (239.25 km).

Soperton

#1 Soperton

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,101
Coordinates32.3771200, -82.5923600
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-82.592569, 32.377264)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.15 L · about $24.24
Round trip
$48.48
12.24 gal · 46.3 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.24 $48.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.11 $54.21
Premium $4.78 $29.24 $58.48
Diesel $5.62 $34.42 $68.84

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Soperton and Sandy Springs. The current time is 02:51:43.

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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.