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

The driving distance from Washington, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
117.6 mi
02h 01m
Flight
94.97 mi
152.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.97 mi
Kilometers
152.84 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.6 mi
Kilometers
189.26 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, May 30, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-05-30T08:03
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Bogart
GA

City in Oconee County, Georgia, United States of America

From Washington
53.6 mi
01h 00m
To Sandy Springs
64 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Washington and Sandy Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Robert Toombs Avenue

    2886 ft · 1 min · East Robert Toombs Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mercer Street

    3063 ft · 1 min · North Mercer Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Road

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Lexington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Oconee Street

    666 ft · 20 sec · Oconee Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 129 South, US 441 South, US 29 South, GA 10 Loop South, US 78 West, GA 10 West

    2206 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Inner Loop 10

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 78 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta, Monroe

    1582 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto University Parkway

    39.5 mi · 49 min · University Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

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

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  20. 20

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

    158 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    990 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
39.5 mi · 34%
Lexington Road
21.8 mi · 19%
I 85 South
10 mi · 9%
Washington Road
9.32 mi · 8%
Athens Road
8.39 mi · 7%
Inner Loop 10
5.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

At the end of the road, turn left onto University Parkway

39.5 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bogart
01h 00m from Washington
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Washington 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 Washington to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Bogart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Washington and 64 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bogart

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

46 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

72 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

105 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 94.97 mi (152.84 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States

Population3,907
Coordinates33.7367900, -82.7393100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: West Robert Toombs Avenue (-82.739304, 33.736911)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.38 $36.76
Premium $4.78 $19.83 $39.66
Diesel $5.62 $23.34 $46.68

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 Washington and Sandy Springs. The current time is 08:03:33.

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.