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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.76 mi
03h 01m
Flight
114.4 mi
184.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.4 mi
Kilometers
184.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.76 mi
Kilometers
239.4 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newnan
Wed, Apr 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Return by in Cordele
Wed, Apr 15, 8:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cordele
2026-04-15T14:56
Arrive Newnan
Wed, Apr 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cordele
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Cordele
74.4 mi
01h 30m
To Newnan
74.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 16th Avenue East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 16th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 59 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center

    32 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1385 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East Taylor Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Taylor Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · West Taylor Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road

    43 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road

    2339 ft · 39 sec · Newnan Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 16 East

    6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 16 East

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    14 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South US 29

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South US 29

  22. 22

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    3025 ft · 2 min · Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
55.7 mi · 37%
Larry Justice Highway
42.9 mi · 29%
State Route 16 East
19.3 mi · 13%
West Taylor Street
13.4 mi · 9%
GA 16 West
6.7 mi · 5%
South US 29
3.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
114.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 30m from Cordele
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cordele and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 114.4 mi (184.11 km).

Cordele

#1 Cordele

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Population10,305
Coordinates31.9635100, -83.7823900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Newnan

#2 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Cordele (-83.78239, 31.96351)
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.1 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$40.01
10.1 gal · 38.2 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cordele and Newnan. The current time is 14:56:41.

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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.