How far is Chamblee, GA from Newnan, GA?

The driving distance from Chamblee, GA to Newnan, GA is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.13 mi
01h 05m
Flight
45.59 mi
73.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.59 mi
Kilometers
73.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.13 mi
Kilometers
82.28 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newnan
Tue, May 5, 4:09 PM EDT
Return by in Chamblee
Tue, May 5, 5:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chamblee
2026-05-05T15:04
Arrive Newnan
Tue, May 5, 4:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chamblee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
College Park
GA

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

From Chamblee
25.6 mi
00h 32m
To Newnan
25.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chamblee and Newnan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chamblee and Newnan.

  1. 1

    Start on New Peachtree Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · New Peachtree Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clairmont Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Clairmont Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    61 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I-85 Access Road

    608 ft · 12 sec · I-85 Access Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 South: Atlanta

    933 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Northeast Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  8. 8

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    29.9 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2161 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chamblee and Newnan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
30.1 mi · 59%
Northeast Expressway
5.92 mi · 12%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 10%
Clairmont Road
3.13 mi · 6%
Bullsboro Drive
2.72 mi · 5%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

29.9 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
College Park
00h 32m from Chamblee
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chamblee and Mostly Sunny near Newnan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chamblee to Newnan?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

College Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Chamblee and 25.5 miles from Newnan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chamblee and Mostly Sunny near Newnan.

Stop Ideas Near College Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around College Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.4 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 3 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to College Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chamblee and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 45.59 mi (73.37 km).

Chamblee

#1 Chamblee

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population30,842
Coordinates33.8920500, -84.2988100
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Newnan

#2 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Chamblee (-84.29881, 33.89205)
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.26
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.13 $14.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.97 $15.94
Premium $4.78 $8.60 $17.20
Diesel $5.62 $10.12 $20.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chamblee and Newnan. The current time is 15:04:01.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.