The drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Colquitt, GA covers 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Chet Atkins Parkway, I 85 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.3 miles on US 27.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.17 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
112.4 miles from Sandy Springs, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 224.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 21m highway drive covering 224.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Chet Atkins Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.3 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,091 ft171 ft
Total Climb
165 ft
Total Descent
1,084 ft
Highest Point
1,091 ft
Elevation Range
920 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Chet Atkins Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Boylston Drive Northeast.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 224.9 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 0.1 miles (Boylston Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Boylston Drive Northeast
Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
25.8 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic...
8
26 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
8
73.7 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
6
124.2 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sandy Springs, GA and Colquitt, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery and Albany.
Atlanta
25.8 mi in|~32m
Columbus
25.8 mi in|~32m
Montgomery
25.8 mi in|~32m
Albany
124.2 mi in|~2h 19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
52.3 mi
1h 3m
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi
55m
I 85
46.9 mi
50m
Martha Berry Highway
36.3 mi
42m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.1 mi
27m
Victory Drive
11.6 mi
15m
Roswell Road
0.7 mi
1m
West College Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 52.3 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Colquitt, GA.
1
Start on Mount Vernon Highway
374 ft·12 sec·Mount Vernon Highway
2
Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast
506 ft·24 sec·Boylston Drive Northeast
3
Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
0.1 mi·32 sec·Hilderbrand Drive Northeast
4
Turn left onto GA 9
0.7 mi·1 min·Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton InterchangeUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 285
24 mi·27 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Exit 61Toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 85 South: Columbus, MontgomeryUse the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 85
47 mi·50 min·I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
51 mi·55 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Exit 21Toward I 185 South: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 1AToward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
12
Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
12 mi·15 min·Victory Drive
13
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
36 mi·42 min·Martha Berry Highway
14
Continue on US 27; GA 1
38 mi·45 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 27; GA 1
1.7 mi·1 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on US 27; GA 1
3.9 mi·4 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on US 27; GA 1
0.9 mi·1 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 27; GA 1
1.9 mi·2 min·US 27; GA 1
19
Continue on US 27; GA 1
6.1 mi·7 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
0.2 mi·20 sec·West College Street
21
Arrive at destination
College Street
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 112.4 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 49 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.4 miles or 2h 6m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colquitt, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, GA
This is one driving day of about 224.9 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 US 27 for about 52.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.4 mi from Sandy Springs, GA
· 2h 6m into the drive
The midpoint is around 112.4 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colquitt, GA
The final approach into Colquitt, 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 Colquitt, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$5
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 15.5
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 155.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.17 one way
$70.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$38.45
$76.91
premium
$4.70
$41.62
$83.25
diesel
$5.61
$49.66
$99.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.5
0
$23.61
$10.80
Efficient EV
56.2
0
$19.68
$9.00
EV Truck/SUV
90
1
$31.49
$14.39
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sandy Springs, GA
Morning
in Sandy Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Colquitt, GA
Morning
in Colquitt on Saturday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Columbus, GA
112 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 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 21m 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 Colquitt, GA covers 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Chet Atkins Parkway, I 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 112.4 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 $35.17 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 224.9 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 0.1 miles (Boylston Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sandy Springs, GA and Colquitt, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery and Albany.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 171 ft to 1,091 ft elevation with about 165 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.
