How far is Newnan, GA from Athens, GA?
The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Athens, GA is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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.
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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 02h 18m.
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 Gwinnett 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 Newnan and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan and Athens.
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Start on Jackson Street
979 ft · 31 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Posey Place
86 m · 14 sec · Posey Place
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
3082 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Bullsboro Drive
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Atlanta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
37 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
2806 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on University Parkway
38.4 mi · 47 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
116 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Oconee Connector
3008 ft · 1 min · Oconee Connector
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Turn left
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
1.3 mi · 1 min · Inner Loop 10
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Continue on GA Inner Loop 10
3.7 mi · 4 min · GA Inner Loop 10
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Continue on Inner Loop 10
1969 ft · 26 sec · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North: Prince Avenue, Jefferson
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Prince Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Prince Avenue
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Continue on West Dougherty Street
953 ft · 34 sec · West Dougherty Street
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Turn left onto North Lumpkin Street
31 m · 3 sec · North Lumpkin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lumpkin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newnan and Athens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
University Parkway
Continue on University Parkway
38.4 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Newnan and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newnan to Athens?
The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Newnan and 55.3 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newnan and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Norcross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norcross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Athens. Straight-line distance: 91.06 mi (146.54 km).
#1 Newnan
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
| Population | 42,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.3806700, -84.7996600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 116,714 |
| Coordinates | 33.9609500, -83.3779400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-83.37794, 33.96095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.27 | $34.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
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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