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

The driving distance from Springfield, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.3 mi
04h 10m
Flight
207.29 mi
333.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.29 mi
Kilometers
333.6 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.3 mi
Kilometers
412.47 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Mon, May 4, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Mon, May 4, 3:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-04T07:04
Arrive Sandy Springs
Mon, May 4, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warrenton
GA

Ghost town in Warren County, Indiana

From Springfield
118.4 mi
02h 05m
To Sandy Springs
137.9 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gum Street

    42 m · 12 sec · Gum Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    1582 ft · 50 sec · East Madison Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 119

    1492 ft · 36 sec · State Road 119

  4. 4

    Turn right

    31.6 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    30.3 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto George Massey Road

    22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Thomson Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  28. 28

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 18%
Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 16%
North Main Street
31.3 mi · 12%
George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 9%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.8 mi · 7%
Atlanta Highway
7.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.6 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
207.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrenton
02h 05m from Springfield
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Warrenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Springfield and 137.9 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.85 one way or $71.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 207.29 mi (333.6 km).

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#1 Springfield

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

Population2,889
Coordinates32.3724100, -81.3115000
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Gum Street (-81.311585, 32.372354)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.24 L · about $35.85
Round trip
$71.69
18.1 gal · 68.48 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.85 $71.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.08 $80.16
Premium $4.78 $43.24 $86.48
Diesel $5.62 $50.90 $101.79

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Sandy Springs. The current time is 07:04:15.

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.