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Trip from Sandy Springs, GA to Midway, GA

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

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

104.3 mi

168 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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Downtown Midway, GA, GA

Midway, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sandy Springs, GA to Midway, GA covers 104.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Battlefield Parkway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.2 miles from Sandy Springs, GA

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway 90 mi 1h 38m
Battlefield Parkway 6.4 mi 7m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 3.9 mi 4m
Roswell Road 0.7 mi 1m
Lafayette Road 0.5 mi <1m
Hilderbrand Drive Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Boylston Drive Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
Mount Vernon Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Larry McDonald Memorial Highway — 90 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs, GA and Midway, 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 Interchange Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 285

3.9 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Exit 20 Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 75

8.3 mi · 9 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 350 Toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto GA 2

6.4 mi · 7 min · Battlefield Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

404 ft · 11 sec
15

Merge onto US 27; GA 1

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Lafayette Road
16

Arrive at destination

US 27; GA 1

Trip Plan

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 52.2 miles from Sandy Springs, GA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90 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 23 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.2 miles or 1h 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sandy Springs, GA

This is one driving day of about 104.3 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Sandy Springs, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for about 90 miles.

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

Adairsville, GA

52 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

Acworth, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cartersville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.2 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 Larry McDonald Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Starbucks

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Emerson, Georgia

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 29.8

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+17703829077

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Cool Beans Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marietta, Georgia

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.9

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17704229866

Visit website

Starbucks

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 29.8

Emerson, Georgia

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+17703829077

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.8

Acworth, Georgia

Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm

+17709669262

Visit website

Cool Beans Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.9

Marietta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17704229866

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 37.3

Cartersville, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17703879595

Visit website

Choice Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Chamblee, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+16784045434

Visit website

Mastermind Escape Games Atlanta

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14044803852

Visit website

Six Flags White Water

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 14.9

Marietta, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+17705904067

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 97.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

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 20 Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
15.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...
8
97.1 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

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 350 Toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethor...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.31 one way

$32.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.83 $35.67
premium $4.70 $19.30 $38.61
diesel $5.61 $23.03 $46.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.3 0 $10.95 $5.01
Efficient EV 26.1 0 $9.13 $4.17
EV Truck/SUV 41.7 0 $14.60 $6.68

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sandy Springs, GA

Afternoon in Sandy Springs on Saturday

Local time

2:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midway, GA

Afternoon in Midway on Saturday

Local time

2:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

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

1h 58m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

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
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 3.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

104.3 mi in 1h 58m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90 mi on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.

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 104.3 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Sandy Springs, GA and Midway, GA, road signs point toward Marietta, Chattanooga, Kennesaw and Fort Oglethorpe.

Marietta

5.5 mi in | ~8m

Chattanooga

5.5 mi in | ~8m

Kennesaw

15.4 mi in | ~20m | via I 75

Fort Oglethorpe

97.1 mi in | ~1h 48m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 104.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 90 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. 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 Midway, 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Midway, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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