How far is Jefferson, GA from Newnan, GA?
The driving distance from Jefferson, GA to Newnan, GA is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Newnan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Newnan.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
103 m · 17 sec · Gordon Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2113 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road
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Turn right onto Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Turn left onto I-85 South: Atlanta
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
26.7 mi · 32 min
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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 Jefferson 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
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newnan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Newnan?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Chamblee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Jefferson and 49.3 miles from Newnan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newnan.
Stop Ideas Near Chamblee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamblee.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 86.95 mi (139.93 km).
#1 Jefferson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,490 |
| Coordinates | 34.1170500, -83.5723900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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