How far is Druid Hills, GA from Newnan, GA?
The driving distance from Druid Hills, GA to Newnan, GA is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Druid Hills and Newnan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Druid Hills and Newnan.
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Start on The By Way Northeast
28 m · 10 sec · The By Way Northeast
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Turn left onto Oakdale Road Northeast
2576 ft · 1 min · Oakdale Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto North Highland Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Highland Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast
61 m · 4 sec · Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
833 ft · 21 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
29.9 mi · 34 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 Druid Hills 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 85 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
29.9 mi · 00h 34m
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 Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills to Newnan?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 21 miles from Druid Hills and 21 miles from Newnan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Druid Hills and Mostly Clear 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 Druid Hills and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 38.41 mi (61.81 km).
#1 Druid Hills
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 14,568 |
| Coordinates | 33.7803800, -84.3360400 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
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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