The drive from Eastman, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 158.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.1 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.3 miles from Eastman, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 158.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 158.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.1 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 35.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 158.7 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 35.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 120.9 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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35.2 mi into trip|~50m in
Turn left toward I 16:west: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 16:west: Macon
9
120.9 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
131.1 mi into trip|~2h 35m 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
156.2 mi into trip|~3h 5m 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
157.7 mi into trip|~3h 7m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eastman, GA and Sandy Springs, GA, road signs point toward Jeffersonville, Macon and Greenville.
Jeffersonville
34.8 mi in|~49m|via GA 96
Macon
35.4 mi in|~50m|via I 16
Greenville
120.9 mi in|~2h 23m|via I 675
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
62.1 mi
1h 7m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.5 mi
28m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
22.5 mi
24m
Eastman Cochran Highway
11.8 mi
16m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi
11m
Longstreet Road
7.4 mi
10m
Golden Isles Highway
5.8 mi
7m
Highway 87 Bypass South
4.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastman, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on College Street
284 ft·18 sec·College Street
2
Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117
333 ft·12 sec·5th Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 23; GA 87
1.1 mi·2 min·Oak Street
4
Continue on US 23; GA 87
3.5 mi·4 min·Eastman Cochran Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87
3.7 mi·4 min·Eastman Cochran Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87
4.6 mi·6 min·Eastman Cochran Highway
7
Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257
2.7 mi·3 min·Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 23; GA 87
4.1 mi·5 min·Highway 87 Bypass South
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87; GA 112
3.1 mi·4 min·Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Longstreet Church Road
2.5 mi·3 min·Longstreet Church Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Longstreet Road
7.4 mi·10 min·Longstreet Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto GA 358
411 ft·8 sec·GA 358
13
Turn right onto GA 96
2.0 mi·2 min·GA 96
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on GA 96
0.3 mi·28 sec·GA 96
Toward Jeffersonville
15
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 16:west: MaconUse the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 16
22 mi·24 min·Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Toward Macon
17
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi·39 sec·Fall Line Freeway
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·42 sec
Toward I 75 North: AtlantaUse the straight / left lanes.
19
Merge onto I 75
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227Toward I 675 North: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 285
25 mi·28 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
518 ft·12 sec
Exit 25; 27BToward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy SpringsUse the slight right lane.
24
Continue on this road
1.4 mi·2 min·this road
Exit 25Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 19
Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy SpringsUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto GA 9
0.8 mi·1 min·Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
27
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
180 ft·3 sec·Mount Vernon Highway
28
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.3 miles from Eastman, GA, or about 1h 38m 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 35 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.3 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
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 Eastman, 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 Eastman, GA
This is one driving day of about 158.7 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Eastman, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.3 mi from Eastman, GA
· 1h 38m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 54.7
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 131.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.82 one way
$49.63 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$27.14
$54.27
premium
$4.70
$29.37
$58.74
diesel
$5.61
$35.04
$70.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.6
0
$16.66
$7.62
Efficient EV
39.7
0
$13.89
$6.35
EV Truck/SUV
63.5
0
$22.22
$10.16
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Eastman, GA
Morning
in Eastman on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sandy Springs, GA
Morning
in Sandy Springs on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
79 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
25 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
3h 9m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eastman, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 158.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.3 miles from Eastman, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 158.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 120.9 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Eastman, GA and Sandy Springs, GA, road signs point toward Jeffersonville, Macon and Greenville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
