How far is Tybee Island, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Tybee Island, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tybee Island and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island and Sandy Springs.
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Start on 10th Court
40 m · 8 sec · 10th Court
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Turn right onto Butler Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Butler Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
3092 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Route 26
7.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 26
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Continue on Islands Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Islands Expressway
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Keep slight left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Bee Road
1770 ft · 42 sec · Bee Road
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Turn left onto East 37th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street
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Turn slight right
140 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight
3120 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
163.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Tybee Island 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
164 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Tybee Island and Clear near Sandy Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tybee Island to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.8 miles from Tybee Island and 142 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.65 one way or $79.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tybee Island and Clear near Sandy Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tybee Island and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 244.14 mi (392.91 km).
#1 Tybee Island
Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,051 |
| Coordinates | 32.0002200, -80.8456700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.33 | $88.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.83 | $95.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.30 | $112.59 |
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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