Origin
Fayetteville, GA
Morning in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, GA to Sandown Creek, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
$2
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.
Fayetteville, GA
Joshua Brown
Sandown Creek, GA
Enam Sape
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 65 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
$1.55 one way
$3.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Sandown Creek, GA
Morning in Sandown Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
About the Cities
Starting in Fayetteville, GA
Full guide →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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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