Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Evening in Sandy Springs on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Griffin, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Griffin, GA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 51.9-mile drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Griffin, GA takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate along Tara Boulevard and I-75, with some sections of US-19 also incorporated into the journey. With a modest fuel cost of around $8, this route offers an economical way to travel between these two Southeast Georgia locations. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway speeds and potentially more local traffic as you approach your destination. It's a manageable distance that doesn't require an overnight stop, allowing for a flexible schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 51.9-mile stretch. With 48% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter periods of higher speed travel, likely on I-75. However, the longest continuous segment, 16.3 miles on Tara Boulevard, indicates that a significant portion of your journey will be on a more arterial road, potentially with more intersections and varied speed limits. This blend means you'll transition from open highway cruising to navigating through more developed areas, offering a dynamic feel to your drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tara Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward GA 400 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 400 South
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Merge onto GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro
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 235
Toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro
5
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
West Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Griffin, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Jonesboro along the way.
Jonesboro
26.3 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Boulevard | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| I 75 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| US 19 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Experiment Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Tara Boulevard
— 16.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Griffin, GA.
1
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Vernon Highway
2
Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenridge Drive Northeast
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Glenridge Connector
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Glenridge Connector
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GA 400 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto GA 400
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 85
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Expressway
8
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 235
Toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Tara Boulevard
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Tara Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 19; US 41; GA 3
14
Turn left onto McIntosh Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
McIntosh Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Experiment Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Experiment Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto West Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Broad Street
17
Turn right onto GA 155
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 155
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Sandy Springs, GA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Griffin, GA
The final approach into Griffin, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.12 one way
$16.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.87 | $17.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Griffin, GA
Evening in Griffin on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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 16m 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 Griffin, GA covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tara Boulevard, I 75, US 19. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $8.12 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Griffin, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Jonesboro along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
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