Origin
Rome, GA
Late night in Rome on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rome, GA to Sandy Springs, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rome, GA
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Trip Overview
Rome, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is 63.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically crossing from one part of Georgia to another. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. Given its relatively short duration and clear route, it’s a practical choice for a quick relocation or a direct journey between these two Georgia locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 27.8 mi | 31m |
| GA 20 | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner McCall Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mount Vernon Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Heards Ferry Road Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 27.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on US 27; GA 1; GA 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner McCall Boulevard
2
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 20
19 mi
·
22 min
·
GA 20
Toward US 411, GA 20: Cartersville, Atlanta
Use the slight left lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 411; GA 20
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 411; GA 20
Use the slight right lane.
4
Continue on US 41; US 411; GA 3; GA 20
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn sharp left onto East Church Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Church Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto GA 113
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8
Merge onto I 75
28 mi
·
31 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 285
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
14
Turn slight right
214 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
16
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
17
Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
18
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Vernon Highway
19
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Rome, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 60.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GA 20
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 20 toward US 411, GA 20: Cartersville, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 411, GA 20: Cartersville, Atlanta
7
26.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
East Church Street
Turn sharp left onto East Church Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Bi...
8
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
7
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Riverside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.81 | $21.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Sandy Springs, GA
Late night in Sandy Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
40 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 75, which offers a consistent driving experience for stretches like the longest uninterrupted segment of 27.8 miles. The drive also incorporates GA 20 and Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast, providing a mix of interstate speed and faster parkway travel. Expect a relatively smooth and direct progression with minimal need for complex navigation.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and GA 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near GA 20.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (GA 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles (East Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rome, GA and Sandy Springs, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville and Augusta.
Tampa
56.5 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Greenville
56.5 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Augusta
56.5 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
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: at 2 miles (GA 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles (East Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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