How far is Sylvester, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Sylvester, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvester and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvester and Sandy Springs.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East Franklin Street
138 m · 18 sec · East Franklin Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1947 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Ashburn Highway
549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto GA 300 North
2206 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 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 Sylvester 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.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Sylvester 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 Sylvester to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Sylvester and 99.8 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sylvester and Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvester and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 168.34 mi (270.91 km).
#1 Sylvester
Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 31.5309200, -83.8369300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $27.29 | $54.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.52 | $61.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.92 | $65.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.75 | $77.50 |
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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