Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Hazlehurst, GA

Drive Time

4h 4m

Distance

201.1 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 52m ★

6 AM

4h 5m

8 AM

4h 31m

10 AM

4h 14m

12 PM

4h 11m

3 PM

4h 15m

5 PM

4h 30m

8 PM

3h 57m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Hazlehurst, GA covers 201.1 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, I 16, US 319 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

100.6 miles from Sandy Springs, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 4m highway drive covering 201.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.1 miles on I 75.

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.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.6 miles in near I 75.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 201.1 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 18.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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.

83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Macon, Savannah

95.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

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 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

146.8 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the exit toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

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

Exit 51 Toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

177.2 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in | US 23; US 341; GA 27 / East Oak Street

Turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 27 / East Oak Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Sandy Springs, GA and Hazlehurst, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Mcrae.

Macon

83.4 mi in | ~1h 38m | via I 75

Savannah

83.4 mi in | ~1h 38m | via I 75

Mcrae

146.8 mi in | ~2h 47m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	77.1 mi	1h 25m
I 16	50 mi	53m
US 319	28.6 mi	39m
East Golden Isles Highway	16 mi	22m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway	5.6 mi	7m
Lumber City Highway	5.3 mi	7m
Downtown Connector	5 mi	6m
Northeast Expressway	2.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 77.1 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.0 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast

Keep slight left at fork onto Glenridge Connector

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Glenridge Connector

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward GA 400 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto GA 400

5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 85

2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

Continue on I 75; I 85

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I 75

Toward Macon, Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 16

50 mi · 53 min · I 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 51 Toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

Turn right onto US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

29 mi · 39 min · US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 319; US 441; GA 31

328 ft · 9 sec · US 319; US 441; GA 31

Merge onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31

Turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 27

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27

16 mi · 22 min · East Golden Isles Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Coffee Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135

Trip Plan

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 100.6 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.1 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.6 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazlehurst, 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 201.1 miles and 4h 4m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 77.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.6 mi from Sandy Springs, GA · 1h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

101 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.1 miles.

Arriving in Hazlehurst, GA

The final approach into Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst, 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

$32.18 one way

$64.37 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$35.07	$70.13
premium	$4.78	$37.83	$75.66
diesel	$5.64	$44.68	$89.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.3	0	$21.12	$9.65
Efficient EV	50.3	0	$17.60	$8.04
EV Truck/SUV	80.4	1	$28.15	$12.87

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 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

Morning in Sandy Springs on Monday

Local time

9:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hazlehurst, GA

Morning in Hazlehurst on Monday

Local time

9:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°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

27 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 4m 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 Sandy Springs, GA to Hazlehurst, GA covers 201.1 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, I 16, US 319. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.6 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 $32.18 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.

Between Sandy Springs, GA and Hazlehurst, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Mcrae.

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Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sandy Springs, GA

Hazlehurst, GA

Same local time

27 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 4m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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