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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.79 mi
04h 35m
Flight
244.14 mi
392.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.14 mi
Kilometers
392.91 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.79 mi
Kilometers
456.72 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sun, May 3, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Tybee Island
Sun, May 3, 2:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tybee Island
2026-05-03T05:26
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sun, May 3, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tybee Island
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Tybee Island
141.8 mi
02h 17m
To Sandy Springs
142 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Court

    40 m · 8 sec · 10th Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Butler Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    3092 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 26

    7.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 26

  5. 5

    Continue on Islands Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Islands Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1770 ft · 42 sec · Bee Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 37th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    140 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    3120 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    163.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.5 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  18. 18

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
164 mi · 58%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi · 9%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
State Route 26
7.55 mi · 3%
Islands Expressway
7.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
02h 17m from Tybee Island
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Tybee Island

#1 Tybee Island

Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,051
Coordinates32.0002200, -80.8456700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Court (-80.845727, 32.00008)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.91 L · about $39.65
Round trip
$79.30
20.02 gal · 75.82 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tybee Island and Sandy Springs. The current time is 05:26:00.

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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.