How far is McDonough, GA from Newnan, GA?
The driving distance from McDonough, GA to Newnan, GA is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
Driving Distance
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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 06m.
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 Clayton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonough and Newnan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonough and Newnan.
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Start on Atlanta Street
39 m · 11 sec · Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Keys Ferry Street
80 m · 14 sec · Keys Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Macon Street
76 m · 14 sec · Macon Street
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Turn left onto John Frank Ward Boulevard
81 m · 9 sec · John Frank Ward Boulevard
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Continue on Jonesboro Street
2919 ft · 1 min · Jonesboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonesboro Road
41 m · 2 sec · Jonesboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonesboro Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Jonesboro Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 138: Jonesboro, Stockbridge
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Devry University, Jonesboro, Red Cross Blood Donation Center
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Spivey Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Lake Spivey Parkway
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Continue on Lake Spivey Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lake Spivey Parkway
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South: Montgomery
2019 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 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 McDonough 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
16.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving McDonough and Mostly Sunny near Newnan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonough to Newnan?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from McDonough and 24.2 miles from Newnan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McDonough and Mostly Sunny near Newnan.
Stop Ideas Near Riverdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverdale.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonough and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 37.93 mi (61.04 km).
#1 McDonough
City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,582 |
| Coordinates | 33.4473400, -84.1468600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
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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