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Trip from Fayetteville, GA to Sandown Creek, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

9.9 mi

16 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Fayetteville, GA, GA

Fayetteville, GA

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Downtown Sandown Creek, GA, GA

Sandown Creek, GA

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Trip Overview

Fayetteville to Sandown Creek is 9.9 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Highway 54 West and Robinson Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Georgia's Southeast region. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on well-maintained local and state roads, making it an easy drive for most vehicles.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 54 West 6.6 mi 9m
Robinson Road 1.8 mi 3m
Floy Farr Parkway 0.7 mi 1m
McIntosh Trail 0.3 mi <1m
Sandown Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Glynn Street North 0.1 mi <1m
Garret Ridge <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 54 West — 6.6 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, GA and Sandown Creek, GA.

1

Start on GA 85; GA 92

253 ft · 9 sec · Glynn Street North
2

Continue on GA 85; GA 92

337 ft · 16 sec · Glynn Street North
3

Turn right onto GA 54

6.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 54 West
4

Continue on GA 54

0.7 mi · 1 min · Floy Farr Parkway
5

Turn left onto Robinson Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road
6

Turn right onto McIntosh Trail

0.3 mi · 53 sec · McIntosh Trail
7

Turn left onto Sandown Drive

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Sandown Drive
8

Turn right onto Garret Ridge

234 ft · 6 sec · Garret Ridge
9

Arrive at destination

Garret Ridge

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 85; GA 92 / Glynn Street North

Continue onto GA 85; GA 92 / Glynn Street North

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 54 / Highway 54 West

Turn right onto GA 54 / Highway 54 West

Navigation decision point

3
7.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | Robinson Road

Turn left onto Robinson Road

Navigation decision point

4
9.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | Sandown Drive

Turn left onto Sandown Drive

Navigation decision point

5
9.9 mi into trip | ~16m in | Garret Ridge

Turn right onto Garret Ridge

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.46 one way

$2.92 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $1.61 $3.21
premium $4.49 $1.75 $3.50
diesel $4.80 $1.87 $3.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.04 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.39 $0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 28, 2026

Origin

Fayetteville, GA

Afternoon in Fayetteville on Sunday

Local time

12:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

W 5 to 10 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 7:25AM EDT until June 28 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 1:49AM EDT until June 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Sandown Creek, GA

Afternoon in Sandown Creek on Sunday

Local time

12:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

W 5 to 10 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 7:25AM EDT until June 28 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 1:49AM EDT until June 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive with 74% of the journey on main roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles along Highway 54 West. This route blends quick highway segments with sections on Robinson Road and Floy Farr Parkway, offering a varied yet efficient driving experience. The character is predominantly one of consistent forward motion, suitable for those prioritizing arrival time.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Highway 54 West.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 54 West and Robinson Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 85; GA 92 / Glynn Street North.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 85; GA 92 / Glynn Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 54 / Highway 54 West): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Robinson Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

984 ft 852 ft

Total Climb

148 ft

Total Descent

231 ft

Highest Point

984 ft

~5.7 mi in

Elevation Range

132 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Fayetteville, GA

Full guide →

Founded 1823

Fayetteville is a small town about an hour away from Atlanta, in the city's Metro Area. Formerly quite rural, it has lately become more suburban with the rise of shopping chains such as Lowe's and JC Penney's, and housing sub-development neighborhoods.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Highway 54 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 85; GA 92 / Glynn Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 54 / Highway 54 West): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Robinson Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sandown Creek, GA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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