Origin
Ray City, GA
Evening in Ray City on Sunday
Local time
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ray City, GA to Sandy Springs, GA
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
235.4 mi
379 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Traveling from Ray City to Sandy Springs covers 235.4 miles, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 25 minutes. Because this route is a straightforward, highway-focused drive through Georgia, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $38 for fuel to complete the trek. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and the Atlanta Bypass, making it an efficient way to connect the Southeast region's smaller communities to the northern suburbs of Atlanta. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, the lack of necessary overnight stops makes this a highly practical commute.
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
117.7 miles from Ray City, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip defined by heavy highway usage, with 76% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate Larry Justice Highway before settling into the long, steady grind of I-75, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 166.1 miles. As you transition from the rural roads of Ray City toward the bustling Atlanta Perimeter, the pace of traffic will shift significantly. This is not a scenic winding road, but rather a functional, high-speed corridor designed for getting you to your destination with minimal detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 166.1 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 132.3 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 235.4 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 132.3 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.7 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 207.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
132.3 mi into trip
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~2h 28m in
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I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
9
197.7 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
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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
8
207.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m 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
232.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m 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
234.4 mi into trip
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~4h 23m in
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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 Ray City, GA to Sandy Springs, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
197.7 mi in
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~3h 39m
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via I 675
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 166.1 mi | 2h 58m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 24.5 mi | 28m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| GA 76 | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Roswell Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 19 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 166.1 mi, about 2h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ray City, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on US 129; GA 11; GA 37
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto GA 76
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 76
Use the none lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I-75 North: Macon
4
Merge onto I 75
117 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 285
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the none lane.
10
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.
11
Continue on this road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
Exit 25
Toward US 19 South: Roswell Road
12
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.
13
Turn right onto GA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mount Vernon Highway
15
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 4.5-hour drive to break up the monotony of the interstate. Since the majority of your time is spent on I-75, keep a close eye on traffic reports, especially as you approach the Atlanta Bypass, where congestion can fluctuate rapidly. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to navigate the final stretch into Sandy Springs before peak traffic intensifies. Given the $38 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before leaving Ray City will help you avoid higher prices near the city center.
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 117.7 miles from Ray City, GA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.1 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.7 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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 Ray City, 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 Ray City, GA
This is one driving day of about 235.4 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ray City, 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 166.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.7 mi from Ray City, GA · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.7 miles from Ray City, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166.1 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
$37.67 one way
$75.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $41.05 | $82.09 |
| premium | $4.78 | $44.28 | $88.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.30 | $104.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.72 | $11.30 |
| Efficient EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.60 | $9.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.96 | $15.07 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
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
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
4h 25m 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 Ray City, GA to Sandy Springs, GA covers 235.4 miles and takes about 4h 25m 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, Larry Justice Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.7 miles from Ray City, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.67 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 235.4 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 132.3 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.7 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 207.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ray City, GA to Sandy Springs, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
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