How far is Dalton, GA from Newnan, GA?

The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Newnan, GA is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
121.4 mi
02h 19m
Flight
96.47 mi
155.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.47 mi
Kilometers
155.26 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.4 mi
Kilometers
195.37 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newnan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Newnan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Kennesaw
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From Dalton
60.8 mi
01h 09m
To Newnan
60.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

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 West Cuyler Street

    139 m · 26 sec · West Cuyler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Thornton Avenue

    3083 ft · 1 min · South Thornton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dixie Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Bypass

    1.1 km · 52 sec · South Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1479 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa

    1040 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa

    2151 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery

    1125 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

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

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2161 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  19. 19

    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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bypass
69.2 mi · 57%
I 85 South
22.1 mi · 18%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19.1 mi · 16%
South Dixie Road
5.16 mi · 4%
Bullsboro Drive
2.72 mi · 2%
I 285 Bypass West
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Bypass

Merge slight left

68.5 mi · 01h 15m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
96.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennesaw
01h 09m from Dalton
Leave By
1:50 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 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Dalton and 60.6 miles from Newnan.

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

The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.95 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw

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 Kennesaw and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Roswell City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Roswell City Hall

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

78 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 96.47 mi (155.26 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,853
Coordinates34.7698000, -84.9702200
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Newnan

#2 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton (-84.97022, 34.7698)
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $16.95
Round trip
$33.91
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.95 $33.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.96 $37.91
Premium $4.78 $20.45 $40.90
Diesel $5.62 $24.07 $48.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Newnan. The current time is 07:36:45.

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.