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

The driving distance from Tennille, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
140.09 mi
02h 29m
Flight
113.25 mi
182.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.25 mi
Kilometers
182.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.09 mi
Kilometers
225.46 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Tennille
Mon, Apr 20, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennille
2026-04-20T01:31
Arrive Sandy Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tennille
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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Tennille
69.8 mi
01h 14m
To Sandy Springs
70.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East South Central Avenue

    40 m · 3 sec · East South Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smith Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Smith Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    19 mi · 23 min · Fall Line Freeway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stembridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Stembridge Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Kings Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Kings Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Elbert Street

    1047 ft · 31 sec · North Elbert Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · East Montgomery Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2593 ft · 1 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Columbia Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Columbia Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  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 Tennille 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 33%
Fall Line Freeway
19 mi · 14%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.8 mi · 13%
North Columbia Street
17.5 mi · 13%
Madison Highway
9.78 mi · 7%
Madison Road
6.65 mi · 5%
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 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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 14m from Tennille
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tennille 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 Tennille to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Tennille and 70.3 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennille and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 113.25 mi (182.26 km).

Tennille

#1 Tennille

City in Washington County, Georgia, USA

Population2,211
Coordinates32.9359900, -82.8115300
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: East South Central Avenue (-82.811506, 32.935955)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.71 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.13
9.88 gal · 37.42 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.57 $39.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.88 $43.76
Premium $4.78 $23.60 $47.21
Diesel $5.62 $27.78 $55.57

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennille and Sandy Springs. The current time is 01:31:15.

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.