Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Comer, GA

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

82.4 mi

133 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 37m ★

6 AM

1h 45m

8 AM

2h 1m

10 AM

1h 50m

12 PM

1h 49m

3 PM

1h 51m

5 PM

2h 0m

8 PM

1h 40m

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

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Comer, GA

Connor Forsyth

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Sandy Springs to Comer, you are looking at an 82.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 44 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the travel time is short enough to make a round trip entirely manageable. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast Georgia locations. Because the drive is straightforward and efficient, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless your plans in Comer require an extended stay. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours.

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

41.2 miles from Sandy Springs, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive that relies on a mix of major thoroughfares, including Interstate Highway 85, University Parkway, and Outer Loop 10. Approximately 61% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. You will encounter your longest stretch of road on University Parkway, where you can settle in for 39.1 miles of uninterrupted driving. The transition between these road types keeps the experience varied, moving from busier interstate segments to the more focused flow of the parkway and loop, ensuring you aren't stuck on a single monotonous road for the entire 1 hour and 44 minutes.

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

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

University Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on University Parkway and Outer Loop 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 82.4 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

7.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 85 North: Greenville

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33B Toward I 85 North: Greenville

8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

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

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Roa...

8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Greenville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 85 North: Greenville

18.5 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 106 Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | US 29; US 78; GA 8

Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8 toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Oute...

Towns Along This Route

Between Sandy Springs, GA and Comer, GA, road signs point toward Athens, Lexington and Hartwell.

Athens

18.5 mi in | ~24m

Lexington

58.2 mi in | ~1h 13m | via US 29; US 78; GA 8

Hartwell

58.2 mi in | ~1h 13m | via US 29; US 78; GA 8

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
University Parkway	39.1 mi	48m
Outer Loop 10	9 mi	10m
Interstate Highway 85	8.8 mi	9m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	5.4 mi	6m
Hull Colbert Road	4.6 mi	6m
Colbert-Comer Road	4.1 mi	5m
Hull Road	2.7 mi	3m
US 29	1.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: University Parkway — 39.1 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Mount Vernon Highway

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast

Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hammond Drive Northeast

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road

392 ft · 16 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 285

5.4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 33B Toward I 85 North: Greenville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

525 ft · 12 sec

Toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 85 North: Greenville Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 85

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Northeast Expressway

Continue on I 85

8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 37 sec

Exit 106 Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

Continue on GA 316

39 mi · 48 min · University Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8

0.4 mi · 29 sec · US 29; US 78; GA 8

Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 29; US 78; GA 8; GA 10 Loop

9.0 mi · 10 min · Outer Loop 10

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 29; GA 8

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 29; GA 8

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto GA 72

2.7 mi · 3 min · Hull Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on GA 72

4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road

Continue on GA 72

1.2 mi · 1 min · Third Avenue

Continue on GA 72

4.1 mi · 5 min · Colbert-Comer Road

Turn right onto West Sunset Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Sunset Avenue

Turn right onto GA 22

165 ft · 8 sec · Main Street

Continue on GA 22

149 ft · 9 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

GA 22

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip with zero mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. To avoid potential traffic congestion on the major arteries like I-85, consider timing your departure to steer clear of typical weekday rush hours. Because you will spend over half of your drive on highways, keep a steady eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the interstate to ensure you aren't caught off guard by the $13 estimated cost. Given that the longest stretch is 39.1 miles on University Parkway, use that segment to find a comfortable rhythm before reaching the Outer Loop 10 transition. Staying alert during these highway transitions is the best way to ensure a smooth, stress-free arrival in Comer.

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 41.2 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.1 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.2 miles or 52m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, GA

This is one driving day of about 82.4 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sandy Springs, 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 University Parkway for about 39.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.2 mi from Sandy Springs, GA · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, SC

41 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

Greenville, SC

Fuel and coffee

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

Greenville, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Comer, GA

The final approach into Comer, 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 Comer, 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

$13.19 one way

$26.37 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$14.37	$28.74
premium	$4.78	$15.50	$31.00
diesel	$5.64	$18.31	$36.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.7	$8.65	$3.96
Efficient EV	20.6	$7.21	$3.30
EV Truck/SUV	33	$11.54	$5.27

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Sandy Springs, GA

Evening in Sandy Springs on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Comer, GA

Evening in Comer on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

63°F

Greenville, SC

41 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

2 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 44m 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 Sandy Springs, GA to Comer, GA covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are University Parkway, Outer Loop 10, Interstate Highway 85. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.2 miles from Sandy Springs, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.19 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.

Between Sandy Springs, GA and Comer, GA, road signs point toward Athens, Lexington and Hartwell.

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Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Comer, 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 Comer, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sandy Springs, GA

Comer, GA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 44m on the road

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