Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Morning in Sandy Springs on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Jackson, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
61 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
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.
Jackson, GA
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Trip Overview
Sandy Springs to Jackson is 61 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via I-75 and US-23, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route is primarily highway, making it a straightforward drive. If you're looking for an easy, direct path with minimal time commitment, this route offers that convenience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 30.5 mi | 34m |
| US 23 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Glenridge Drive Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bill Gardner Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 30.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Jackson, GA.
1
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Vernon Highway
2
Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenridge Drive Northeast
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Glenridge Connector
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Glenridge Connector
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GA 400 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto GA 400
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 85
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Expressway
8
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 212
Toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
135 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bill Gardner Parkway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Bill Gardner Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill Gardner Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right
240 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn straight onto US 23; GA 42
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23; GA 42
17
Continue on US 23; GA 42
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
US 23; GA 42
18
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 16; GA 42
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 3rd Street
19
Continue on US 23; GA 16; GA 42
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
20
Turn left
61 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Sandy Springs, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward GA 400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 400 South
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
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 212
Toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
9
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Geor...
6
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Bill Gardner Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Bill Gardner Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.54 one way
$19.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Jackson, GA
Morning in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
2 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 21m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 86% of the 61 miles on major roads like I-75. You'll experience a longest stretch of 30.5 miles on I-75 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate the interstate portion. The final leg on US-23 and T Harvey Mathis Parkway will feel more like local cruising.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61 miles you will encounter 12 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 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 Sandy Springs, GA and Jackson, GA, road signs point toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jenkinsburg and Georgia Department Of Driver Services.
Locust Grove
49.2 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Hampton
49.2 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Jenkinsburg
49.4 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Georgia Department Of Driver Services
49.4 mi in
|
~1h 2m
About the Cities
Starting in Sandy Springs, GA
Full guide →Founded 2005
Arriving in Jackson, GA
Full guide →Founded 1826
Jackson is the seat of Butts County in the Classic Heartland of Georgia.
Top landmarks
- • Butts County Courthouse — county courthouse in Jackson, United States of America
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 61 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.5 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 Jackson, 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Jackson, 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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