How far is Cordele, GA from Newnan, GA?
The driving distance from Cordele, GA to Newnan, GA is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cordele and Newnan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordele and Newnan.
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Start on 16th Avenue East
1.9 mi · 4 min · 16th Avenue East
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
55.4 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
1385 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on East Taylor Street
2470 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street
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Continue on West Taylor Street
13.4 mi · 20 min · West Taylor Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
43 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
2339 ft · 39 sec · Newnan Road
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Continue on State Route 16 East
6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 16 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
14 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South US 29
3.2 mi · 5 min · South US 29
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Continue on Jefferson Street
3025 ft · 2 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left 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 Cordele and Newnan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
55.4 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Cordele and Mostly Clear near Newnan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cordele to Newnan?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Cordele and 74.3 miles from Newnan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Cordele and Mostly Clear near Newnan.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cordele and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 114.4 mi (184.11 km).
#1 Cordele
County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 10,305 |
| Coordinates | 31.9635100, -83.7823900 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.00 | $40.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.13 | $48.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
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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