Trip from Hinesville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA

Drive Time

5h 8m

Distance

262.5 mi

422 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 55m ★

6 AM

5h 9m

8 AM

5h 36m

10 AM

5h 18m

12 PM

5h 15m

3 PM

5h 19m

5 PM

5h 34m

8 PM

5h 1m

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

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Hinesville, GA

Jamie Kimball

Trip Overview

Traveling from Hinesville to Sandy Springs covers 262.5 miles, a journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 8 minutes. Because the route is primarily highway-focused, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $42 on fuel for the trek across Georgia. The drive transitions from the Southeast region toward the Atlanta metropolitan area, taking you from the coast toward the state's interior. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, this route provides a straightforward connection between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

131.3 miles from Hinesville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily reliant on major corridors, with 87% of your time spent on highways. You will navigate the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I-75, and the Atlanta Bypass, also known as The Perimeter. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 124.5 miles along the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. While the drive starts on the parkway, it eventually feeds into the busier, high-traffic interstate system as you approach the city. Expect a steady, highway-focused pace that favors efficiency over technical, winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 124.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 262.5 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 37 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 224.8 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 234.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

37 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the ramp toward I 16 West: Macon

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 16 West: Macon

224.8 mi into trip | ~4h 22m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 227 Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville

234.9 mi into trip | ~4h 33m 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

260.1 mi into trip | ~5h 3m 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,...

261.5 mi into trip | ~5h 6m 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 Along This Route

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

Greenville

224.8 mi in | ~4h 22m | via I 675

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	124.5 mi	2h 13m
I 75	62.1 mi	1h 7m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	24.5 mi	28m
GA 144	12.2 mi	18m
GA 119	11.1 mi	16m
Terrell Starr Parkway	10.1 mi	11m
GA 67	7.8 mi	11m
Old Sunbury Road	3.7 mi	9m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 124.5 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

69 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

Turn left onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Oglethorpe Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Old Sunbury Road

3.7 mi · 9 min · Old Sunbury Road

Turn left onto GA 144

2.3 mi · 3 min · GA 144

Turn slight right onto GA 144

9.9 mi · 14 min · GA 144

Continue on GA 119

11 mi · 16 min · GA 119

Continue on GA 67

7.8 mi · 11 min · GA 67

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 16 West: Macon Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 16

124 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 16; GA 540

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75

Use the none lane.

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 285

25 mi · 28 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the none lane.

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.

Continue on this road

1.4 mi · 2 min · this road

Exit 25 Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road

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.

Turn right onto GA 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Roswell Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

180 ft · 3 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Arrive at destination

Mount Vernon Highway

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak congestion on the Atlanta Bypass. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the 262.5-mile journey. Since you are spending roughly $42 on gas, fill up your tank before leaving Hinesville to ensure you have enough range for the longest 124.5-mile stretch. Because this route is a single-day commitment, you have the flexibility to depart early in the morning or mid-day depending on your schedule. Keep a close eye on traffic reports as you near The Perimeter, as highway conditions can change quickly as you transition into the Sandy Springs area.

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 131.3 miles from Hinesville, GA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.5 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.3 miles or 2h 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 11m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Hinesville, GA

This is one driving day of about 262.5 miles and 5h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hinesville, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 124.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 131.3 mi from Hinesville, GA · 2h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

131 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

West Columbia, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.3 miles from Hinesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.5 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.01 one way

$84.02 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$45.77	$91.54
premium	$4.78	$49.38	$98.76
diesel	$5.64	$58.32	$116.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.8	0	$27.56	$12.60
Efficient EV	65.6	0	$22.97	$10.50
EV Truck/SUV	105	1	$36.75	$16.80

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

Hinesville, GA

Evening in Hinesville on Sunday

Local time

8:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sandy Springs, GA

Evening in Sandy Springs on Sunday

Local time

8:15 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

30 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

5h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hinesville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 262.5 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 131.3 miles from Hinesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.01 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

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Trip from Hinesville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Sandy Springs, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hinesville, GA

Sandy Springs, GA

Same local time

30 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 8m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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