Origin
Hampton, GA
Night in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, GA to Sandy Springs, GA
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
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6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, GA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
Spanning 44 miles across the Southeast, this drive from Hampton to Sandy Springs is a straightforward journey typically lasting about 1 hour and 4 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the trek, making it a very budget-friendly commute. The route relies heavily on major arteries like I-75, US 19, and T Harvey Mathis Parkway to navigate the Georgia landscape. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between two points in the state, ideal for travelers who value efficiency over leisurely wandering.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22 miles from Hampton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 82% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. The journey features a mix of interstate travel and parkway cruising, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 14.8 miles on I-75. While the drive is efficient, the character shifts as you transition from the interstate onto local parkways. You will find that the road maintains a steady, functional pace throughout the 44-mile journey. It is a utilitarian drive designed for getting you from your starting point to your destination with minimal distractions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 14.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.9 miles in near I 85 / Northeast Expressway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 44 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 31.9 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
31.9 mi into trip
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~45m in
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I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
9
34.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
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GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
8
40.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta, Glenridge Connector
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 4A
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta, Glenrid...
9
40.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A-B
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
8
41.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Towns Along This Route
Between Hampton, GA and Sandy Springs, GA, road signs point toward Cumming, Augusta, Greenville and Birmingham.
Cumming
34.5 mi in
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~49m
|
via GA 400
Augusta
40.4 mi in
|
~56m
Greenville
40.7 mi in
|
~57m
Birmingham
41.4 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 14.8 mi | 18m |
| US 19 | 12.7 mi | 19m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Bear Creek Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| Woolsey Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roswell Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Tara Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 14.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on East Main Street North
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street North
2
Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on Woolsey Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woolsey Road
5
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Creek Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 19; US 41; GA 3
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Tara Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tara Boulevard
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 75
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta, Glenridge Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4A-B
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 4
Toward I 285 West, I 285 East: Chattanooga, Birmingham, Greenville, Augusta
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
3 min
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Use the slight left lane.
16
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.
17
Turn right onto GA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mount Vernon Highway
19
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with zero planned stops, you have maximum flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Keep in mind that the heavy highway reliance means traffic patterns on I-75 will dictate your actual travel time, so checking local congestion before you head out is a smart move. Because the entire 44-mile route is easily manageable in one go, you do not need to worry about pacing or rest breaks for fatigue. Make sure to account for the $7 fuel cost in your travel budget before you leave Hampton. For the smoothest experience, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain that 1 hour and 4 minute arrival estimate.
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 22 miles from Hampton, GA, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.8 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 44 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
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 Hampton, 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 Hampton, GA
This is one driving day of about 44 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hampton, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 14.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Hampton, GA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Hampton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sandy Springs, GA
The final approach into Sandy Springs, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sandy Springs, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| premium | $4.78 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Sandy Springs, GA
Night in Sandy Springs on Sunday
Local time
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 4m 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 Hampton, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 19, T Harvey Mathis 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 22 miles from Hampton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 44 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 31.9 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hampton, GA and Sandy Springs, GA, road signs point toward Cumming, Augusta, Greenville and Birmingham.
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