How far is Dunwoody, GA from Newnan, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Newnan, GA is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
55.25 mi
01h 07m
Flight
47.35 mi
76.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.35 mi
Kilometers
76.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.25 mi
Kilometers
88.91 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newnan
Sun, Apr 26, 2:38 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Sun, Apr 26, 3:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-26T13:30
Arrive Newnan
Sun, Apr 26, 2:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
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
College Park
GA

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

From Dunwoody
27.7 mi
00h 33m
To Newnan
27.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    129 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    1008 ft · 31 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West

    1603 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West

    126 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    26.9 mi · 31 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

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

    1125 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

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

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2161 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
26.9 mi · 49%
I 85 South
22.1 mi · 40%
Bullsboro Drive
2.72 mi · 5%
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.72 mi · 3%
Jefferson Street
0.41 mi · 1%
GA 34
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

26.9 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
College Park
00h 33m from Dunwoody
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dunwoody and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Newnan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

College Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Dunwoody and 27.6 miles from Newnan.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dunwoody and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Newnan.

Stop Ideas Near College Park

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 College Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.3 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 2.7 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to College Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 47.35 mi (76.2 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Newnan

#2 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.64 $17.27
Premium $4.78 $9.32 $18.63
Diesel $5.62 $10.97 $21.93

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Newnan. The current time is 13:30:34.

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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.