How far is Dalton, GA from Newnan, GA?

The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Newnan, GA is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
126.07 mi
02h 34m
Flight
108.16 mi
174.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.16 mi
Kilometers
174.07 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.07 mi
Kilometers
202.89 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newnan
Tue, May 5, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Tue, May 5, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-05-04T23:08
Arrive Newnan
Tue, May 5, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Dalton
63 mi
01h 17m
To Newnan
63.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Wildcat Bridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ila-Comer Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Ila-Comer Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Ila-Comer Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Ila-Comer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Commerce Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ila Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Ila Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Maysville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Maysville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Maysville Road

    2345 ft · 47 sec · Old Maysville Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maysville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maysville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  16. 16

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

    29.9 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

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

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2161 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maysville Road
68.5 mi · 54%
I 85 South
29.9 mi · 24%
Commerce Street
5.62 mi · 4%
Ila-Comer Road
5.23 mi · 4%
Ila Road
3.65 mi · 3%
Bullsboro Drive
2.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maysville Road

Merge slight left

40.3 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
01h 17m from Dalton
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dalton and Sunny near Newnan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Dalton and 63.1 miles from Newnan.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dalton and Sunny near Newnan.

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duluth, 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 Duluth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 108.16 mi (174.07 km).

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#1 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,368
Coordinates34.1659400, -83.1704300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Newnan

#2 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton (-83.17043, 34.16594)
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.84 L · about $17.63
Round trip
$35.25
8.9 gal · 33.68 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.63 $35.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.71 $39.42
Premium $4.78 $21.26 $42.52
Diesel $5.62 $25.03 $50.05

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 Dalton and Newnan. The current time is 23:08:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.