How far is Forest Park, GA from Newnan, GA?

The driving distance from Forest Park, GA to Newnan, GA is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
32.95 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.89 mi
48.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.89 mi
Kilometers
48.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.95 mi
Kilometers
53.02 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newnan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Park
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Park
2026-04-23T07:27
Arrive Newnan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forest Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairburn
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Forest Park
16.5 mi
00h 21m
To Newnan
16.5 mi
00h 21m

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 Forest Park and Newnan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Newnan.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    52 m · 11 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Parkway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Forest Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverdale Road

    1249 ft · 31 sec · Riverdale Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    2982 ft · 39 sec · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  6. 6

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

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

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

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2161 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Park 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
24 mi · 73%
Forest Parkway
4.18 mi · 13%
Bullsboro Drive
2.72 mi · 8%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
0.56 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street
0.41 mi · 1%
GA 34
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

22.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairburn
00h 21m from Forest Park
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Forest Park and Sunny near Newnan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Park to Newnan?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Fairburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Forest Park and 16.5 miles from Newnan.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Park and Sunny near Newnan.

Stop Ideas Near Fairburn

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

31 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

106 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 29.89 mi (48.11 km).

Forest Park

#1 Forest Park

Village in Illinois

Population19,871
Coordinates33.6220500, -84.3690900
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Newnan

#2 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Park (-84.36909, 33.62205)
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.59 $9.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.14 $10.28
Premium $4.78 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.62 $6.52 $13.05

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Park and Newnan. The current time is 07:27:52.

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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.