How far is Wrightsville, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Wrightsville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wrightsville and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville and Sandy Springs.
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Start on West Elm Street
23 m · 9 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Marcus Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on College Street
14.3 mi · 17 min · College Street
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Turn left onto East South Central Avenue
609 ft · 11 sec · East South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Smith Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway
19 mi · 23 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Turn right onto Stembridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Stembridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kings Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Kings Road
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Elbert Street
1047 ft · 31 sec · North Elbert Street
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Turn left onto East Montgomery Street
525 ft · 17 sec · East Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2593 ft · 1 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn right onto North Columbia Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Columbia Street
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road Highway
2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Eatonton Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Eatonton Road
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Take the exit left toward I 20 West: Atlanta
2122 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.8 mi · 22 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 Wrightsville and Sandy Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wrightsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wrightsville to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Eatonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Wrightsville and 78.2 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.79 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wrightsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Eatonton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eatonton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsville and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 126.43 mi (203.47 km).
#1 Wrightsville
City in Johnson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,606 |
| Coordinates | 32.7293300, -82.7198600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.79 | $43.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.93 | $61.86 |
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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