How far is Clarkston, GA from Newnan, GA?
The driving distance from Clarkston, GA to Newnan, GA is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkston and Newnan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Newnan.
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Start on Market Street
17 m · 9 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
3219 ft · 1 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Turn left onto Mell Avenue
44 m · 7 sec · Mell Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1102 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 285 South
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
2098 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive
2.7 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive
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Continue on Jefferson Street
2161 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Clark Street
90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarkston and Newnan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clarkston 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 Clarkston to Newnan?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Clarkston and 24.8 miles from Newnan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarkston and Mostly Sunny near Newnan.
Stop Ideas Near Union City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 43.78 mi (70.46 km).
#1 Clarkston
Human settlement in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 12,627 |
| Coordinates | 33.8095500, -84.2396400 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newnan
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
| Population | 42,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.3806700, -84.7996600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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