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Trip from Gordon, GA to Sandy Springs, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

120.1 mi

193 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m

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

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Downtown Gordon, GA, GA

Gordon, GA

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Trip Overview

This 121-mile drive from Gordon to Sandy Springs, Georgia, is designed for a single day, taking about 2 hours and 1 minute to complete. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a more hands-on experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, which is quite reasonable for the distance. Given its relatively short duration and lack of highway segments, this trip is best enjoyed without the need for an overnight stop. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

60 miles from Gordon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 62.1 mi 1h 7m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 24.5 mi 28m
Terrell Starr Parkway 10.1 mi 11m
Irwinton Road 6 mi 7m
Fall Line Freeway 5.4 mi 6m
Emery Highway 2.8 mi 5m
West Main Street 2 mi 2m
Jeffersonville Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 62.1 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gordon, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.

1

Start on Milledgeville Road

136 ft · 10 sec · Milledgeville Road
2

Turn left onto GA 18 Spur

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn right onto GA Spur 18

516 ft · 17 sec · Solomon Street
4

Turn straight onto GA 18 Spur

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Macon Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto GA 18

1.2 mi · 1 min · Gray Highway
6

Enter roundabout onto GA 57

91 ft · 1 sec · West Main Street
7

Continue on GA 57

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
8

Turn left onto GA 57; GA 540

4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway
9

Continue on GA 57; GA 540

6.0 mi · 7 min · Irwinton Road
10

Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540

1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Emery Road
12

Continue on US 23; US 80; US 129 Alternate; GA 19; GA 87; GA 540

2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on GA 540

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the left / straight / sharp right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 675

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227 Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto I 285

25 mi · 28 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

518 ft · 12 sec
Exit 25; 27B Toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on this road

1.4 mi · 2 min · this road
Exit 25 Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road
21

Keep slight right at fork onto US 19

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 19
Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn right onto GA 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
23

Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

180 ft · 3 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
24

Arrive at destination

Mount Vernon Highway

Trip Plan

For this straightforward 2-hour drive, leaving in the mid-morning is ideal, allowing you to avoid the peak rush hour in both Gordon and Sandy Springs. Since there are no designated stops or particularly long stretches without services, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you'll be on local roads for the entire 121 miles, and plan for your refueling before hitting Sandy Springs if needed. A good tip for this route is to be prepared for frequent turns and potential slowdowns as you pass through populated areas, so allow a little extra time for a relaxed journey.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60 miles from Gordon, GA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy Springs, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Gordon, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gordon, GA

This is one driving day of about 120.1 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Gordon, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 62.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, GA

60 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Macon, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60 miles from Gordon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Starbucks

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Forsyth, Georgia

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch · 51min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+14787582001

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

Mozart Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlanta, Georgia

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 10min to go 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17709868802

Visit website

Mojo Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ellenwood, Georgia

3 mi

Starbucks

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Forsyth, Georgia

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+14787582001

Visit website

Starbucks

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Norcross, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

+17707340364

Visit website

Mozart Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17709868802

Visit website

Mojo Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Ellenwood, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16784892929

Visit website

Choice Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Chamblee, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+16784045434

Visit website

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Mastermind Escape Games Atlanta

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14044803852

Visit website

Ocmulgee National Monument Visitors Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Tubman Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14787438544

Visit website

Cannonball House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+14787455982

Visit website

Museum of Arts and Sciences

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14784773232

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.7 and 119.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
19.7 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
9
82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 227 Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
8
92.4 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
8
117.6 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25; 27B Toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road,...
8
119.1 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | US 19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 19 toward US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.78 one way

$37.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $20.54 $41.07
premium $4.70 $22.23 $44.46
diesel $5.61 $26.52 $53.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36 0 $12.61 $5.76
Efficient EV 30 0 $10.51 $4.80
EV Truck/SUV 48 0 $16.81 $7.69

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Gordon, GA

Morning in Gordon on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sandy Springs, GA

Morning in Sandy Springs on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

82°F

Jackson, GA

60 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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

2h 23m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 121-mile journey, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The route progresses through familiar local streets like South Main Street and Solomon Street before transitioning onto Macon Road, suggesting a consistent pace without long, fast stretches. With no mention of a longest uninterrupted stretch, you can anticipate frequent intersections and changes in direction. This driving profile means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a typical highway cruise.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 120.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.3 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Gordon, GA to Sandy Springs, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.

Greenville

82.3 mi in | ~1h 36m | via I 675

About the Cities

Arriving in Sandy Springs, GA

Full guide →

Founded 2005

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 2h 23m. Total distance: 120.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sandy Springs, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.3 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sandy Springs, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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