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

The driving distance from Toccoa, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.2 mi
01h 28m
Flight
74.87 mi
120.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.87 mi
Kilometers
120.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.2 mi
Kilometers
141.95 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Toccoa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toccoa
2026-04-23T09:40
Arrive Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toccoa
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Oakwood
GA

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States

From Toccoa
44.1 mi
00h 44m
To Sandy Springs
44.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Currahee Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Currahee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3236 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toccoa 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
40.7 mi · 46%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 15%
East Currahee Street
11.9 mi · 13%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.24 mi · 8%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.75 mi · 7%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Continue on Lanier Parkway

24.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
00h 44m from Toccoa
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Toccoa 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 Toccoa to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Toccoa and 44.2 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

8 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

64 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

109 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toccoa and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 74.87 mi (120.49 km).

Toccoa

#1 Toccoa

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

Population8,300
Coordinates34.5773200, -83.3323900
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: East Currahee Street (-83.33239, 34.577319)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.78 L · about $12.32
Round trip
$24.64
6.22 gal · 23.56 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.32 $24.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.77 $27.55
Premium $4.78 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $5.62 $17.49 $34.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Toccoa and Sandy Springs. The current time is 09:40:14.

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.