How far is Fairburn, GA from Newnan, GA?

The driving distance from Fairburn, GA to Newnan, GA is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.55 mi
00h 26m
Flight
18.02 mi
29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.02 mi
Kilometers
29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.47 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newnan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Fairburn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairburn
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Newnan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairburn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From Fairburn
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To Newnan
9.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Fairburn and Newnan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broad Street

    71 m · 11 sec · West Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2049 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Senoia Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Senoia Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairburn Industrial Boulevard

    897 ft · 22 sec · Fairburn Industrial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Senoia Road

    1442 ft · 30 sec · Senoia Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 South: Montgomery

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

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

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2161 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairburn 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
14.3 mi · 73%
Bullsboro Drive
2.72 mi · 14%
Senoia Road
1.1 mi · 6%
West Broad Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street
0.41 mi · 2%
GA 34
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
00h 13m from Fairburn
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairburn and Sunny near Newnan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Fairburn and 9.8 miles from Newnan.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmetto

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairburn and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 18.02 mi (29 km).

Fairburn

#1 Fairburn

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population17,136
Coordinates33.5670600, -84.5810400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Newnan

#2 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairburn (-84.58104, 33.56706)
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.47
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.73 $5.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.06 $6.11
Premium $4.78 $3.30 $6.59
Diesel $5.62 $3.88 $7.76

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 Fairburn and Newnan. The current time is 05:58:05.

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.