How far is Walthourville, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Walthourville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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.
Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walthourville and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walthourville and Sandy Springs.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
73 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto Elma G. Miles Parkway
1752 ft · 35 sec · Elma G. Miles Parkway
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Continue on GA Hwy 196
20.1 mi · 27 min · GA Hwy 196
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Barnard Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Barnard Street
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Continue on Romie Waters Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · Romie Waters Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Brazell Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · West Brazell Street
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Turn right onto Earl Kemp Road
19.2 mi · 27 min · Earl Kemp Road
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Continue on Harrington Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · Harrington Street
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Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.6 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Walthourville 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 left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.6 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Walthourville and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walthourville to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.8 miles from Walthourville and 130.1 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walthourville and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walthourville and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 217.87 mi (350.63 km).
#1 Walthourville
City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,065 |
| Coordinates | 31.7741000, -81.6326100 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $36.20 | $72.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.48 | $80.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.40 | $102.81 |
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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