How far is Lithia Springs, GA from Newnan, GA?

The driving distance from Lithia Springs, GA to Newnan, GA is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.27 mi
00h 54m
Flight
29.66 mi
47.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.66 mi
Kilometers
47.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.27 mi
Kilometers
55.16 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newnan
Sun, May 31, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Lithia Springs
Sun, May 31, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lithia Springs
2026-05-31T01:49
Arrive Newnan
Sun, May 31, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lithia Springs
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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From Lithia Springs
17.1 mi
00h 27m
To Newnan
17.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lithia Springs and Newnan.

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Memorial Highway

    28 m · 9 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Sweetwater Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Sweetwater Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lee Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lee Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fairburn Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Fairburn Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    77 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Palmetto Cascade Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road

    2898 ft · 58 sec · Sharpsburg McCollum Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 South: Montgomery

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2161 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lithia Springs 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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palmetto Cascade Highway
8.61 mi · 25%
Main Street
4.57 mi · 13%
I 85 South
4.24 mi · 12%
Lee Road
3.45 mi · 10%
Fairburn Road
3.13 mi · 9%
Bullsboro Drive
2.72 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Palmetto Cascade Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway

6.39 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
00h 27m from Lithia Springs
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lithia Springs and Chance 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 Lithia Springs to Newnan?

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 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?

Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Lithia Springs and 17.1 miles from Newnan.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 $4.79 one way or $9.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lithia Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Lithia Springs and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 29.66 mi (47.73 km).

Lithia Springs

#1 Lithia Springs

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia

Population15,491
Coordinates33.7940000, -84.6604900
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Newnan

#2 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Lithia Springs (-84.66049, 33.794)
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.59
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.79 $9.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.78 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $5.62 $6.81 $13.61

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lithia Springs and Newnan. The current time is 01:49:57.

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.