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Trip from Rome, GA to Sandy Springs, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

63.2 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
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.

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county seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Rome, GA

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Trip Overview

Rome, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is 63.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically crossing from one part of Georgia to another. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. Given its relatively short duration and clear route, it’s a practical choice for a quick relocation or a direct journey between these two Georgia locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 27.8 mi 31m
GA 20 18.7 mi 22m
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast 5.7 mi 9m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 2.9 mi 3m
Turner McCall Boulevard 2 mi 3m
East Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
Mount Vernon Highway 1.2 mi 2m
Heards Ferry Road Northwest 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 27.8 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 27; GA 1; GA 20

2.0 mi · 3 min · Turner McCall Boulevard
2

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 20

19 mi · 22 min · GA 20
Toward US 411, GA 20: Cartersville, Atlanta Use the slight left lane.
3

Keep slight right at fork onto US 411; GA 20

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 411; GA 20
Use the slight right lane.
4

Continue on US 41; US 411; GA 3; GA 20

5.7 mi · 9 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn sharp left onto East Church Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Church Street
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left onto GA 113

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8

Merge onto I 75

28 mi · 31 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 259 Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 285

2.9 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Exit 24 Toward Riverside Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

134 ft · 2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
14

Turn slight right

214 ft · 6 sec
15

Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

478 ft · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest
16

Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest
17

Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest
18

Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Vernon Highway
19

Arrive at destination

Mount Vernon Highway

Where to Stop

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

city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cartersville, GA

32 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.

Popular next leg

Cartersville, GA to Sandy Springs, GA

37.5 mi · 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Euharlee, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cartersville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Rome, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 60.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | GA 20

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 20 toward US 411, GA 20: Cartersville, Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 411, GA 20: Cartersville, Atlanta
7
26.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | East Church Street

Turn sharp left onto East Church Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

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 259 Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Bi...
8
56.9 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
7
60.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward Riverside Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 24 Toward Riverside Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.88 one way

$19.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.81 $21.61
premium $4.70 $11.70 $23.39
diesel $5.61 $13.95 $27.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19 0 $6.64 $3.03
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.53 $2.53
EV Truck/SUV 25.3 0 $8.85 $4.04

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Rome, GA

Afternoon in Rome on Saturday

Local time

1:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Sunny

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:32AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Sandy Springs, GA

Afternoon in Sandy Springs on Saturday

Local time

1:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Sunny

W 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:32AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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

1 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

1h 22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 75, which offers a consistent driving experience for stretches like the longest uninterrupted segment of 27.8 miles. The drive also incorporates GA 20 and Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast, providing a mix of interstate speed and faster parkway travel. Expect a relatively smooth and direct progression with minimal need for complex navigation.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and GA 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near GA 20.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 (GA 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles (East Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 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.

Between Rome, GA and Sandy Springs, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville and Augusta.

Tampa

56.5 mi in | ~1h 11m

Greenville

56.5 mi in | ~1h 11m

Augusta

56.5 mi in | ~1h 11m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.8 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 Sandy Springs, 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 (GA 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles (East Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 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 Sandy Springs, GA before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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