Driving from Birmingham to Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs lies 229 km (142 mi) east of Birmingham, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 279 km (173 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Birmingham | Sandy Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 196,357 | 105,330 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
Clocks in Sandy Springs are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 3 h 6 min journey lands 4 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Birmingham to Sandy Springs
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Staying in Sandy Springs
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Common questions
How far is Sandy Springs from Birmingham?
229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, east of Birmingham; by road roughly 279 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Sandy Springs by car?
About 3 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Sandy Springs?
Sandy Springs is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.