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

The driving distance from Sylvania, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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
206.13 mi
03h 33m
Flight
177.82 mi
286.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.82 mi
Kilometers
286.18 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.13 mi
Kilometers
331.74 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Mon, May 18, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Sylvania
Tue, May 19, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvania
2026-05-18T20:18
Arrive Sandy Springs
Mon, May 18, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylvania
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crawfordville
GA

City and county seat of Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States

From Sylvania
101.5 mi
01h 46m
To Sandy Springs
104.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ogeechee Street

    56 m · 11 sec · West Ogeechee Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    76 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    30.3 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto George Massey Road

    22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Thomson Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  24. 24

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

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  26. 26

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvania 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 23%
Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 19%
North Main Street
31.3 mi · 15%
George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 11%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.8 mi · 9%
Atlanta Highway
7.25 mi · 4%
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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crawfordville
01h 46m from Sylvania
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sylvania and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Crawfordville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Sylvania and 104.6 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.80 one way or $57.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crawfordville

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

118 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 177.82 mi (286.18 km).

Sylvania

#1 Sylvania

City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,450
Coordinates32.7504400, -81.6367800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ogeechee Street (-81.636772, 32.75043)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.53 L · about $28.80
Round trip
$57.59
14.54 gal · 55.06 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.80 $57.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.20 $64.40
Premium $4.78 $34.74 $69.47
Diesel $5.62 $40.89 $81.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sylvania and Sandy Springs. The current time is 20:18:17.

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.