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

The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 252.6 miles (406.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
252.66 mi
04h 13m
Flight
214.61 mi
345.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.61 mi
Kilometers
345.38 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.66 mi
Kilometers
406.61 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Sat, May 30, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-05-30T06:55
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Thomasville
122 mi
02h 06m
To Sandy Springs
130.7 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Remington Avenue

    116 m · 17 sec · Remington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Crawford Street

    154 m · 22 sec · South Crawford Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Glenwood Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Glenwood Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Glenwood Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Glenwood Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on County Line Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Thigpen Trail

    19.3 mi · 26 min · Thigpen Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    85 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ashburn Highway

    549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto GA 300 North

    2206 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  26. 26

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

    1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 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 Thomasville 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 26%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 23%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 10%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 10%
Thigpen Trail
19.4 mi · 8%
County Line Road
18.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 06m from Thomasville
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thomasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.6 miles (406.6 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Thomasville and 130.7 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.33 one way or $70.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Thomasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sandy Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 214.61 mi (345.38 km).

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#1 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population18,742
Coordinates30.8365800, -83.9787800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Remington Avenue (-83.978865, 30.836672)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.92 gal
33.75 L · about $35.33
Round trip
$70.66
17.84 gal · 67.5 L
Estimated CO2
79.3 kg one way
Round trip: 158.5 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.33 $70.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.51 $79.01
Premium $4.78 $42.62 $85.24
Diesel $5.62 $50.17 $100.33

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomasville and Sandy Springs. The current time is 06:55:29.

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.