How far is Newnan, GA from Cordele, GA?

The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Cordele, GA is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
148.42 mi
03h 00m
Flight
114.4 mi
184.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.4 mi
Kilometers
184.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.42 mi
Kilometers
238.86 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cordele
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Return by in Newnan
Wed, Apr 15, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newnan
2026-04-15T16:27
Arrive Cordele
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newnan
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Newnan
74.3 mi
01h 30m
To Cordele
74.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newnan and Cordele.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    2268 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on LaGrange Street

    846 ft · 29 sec · LaGrange Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Salbide Avenue

    97 m · 11 sec · Salbide Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Greenville Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Greenville Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South US 29

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South US 29

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road

    41 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Newnan Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Taylor Street

    2514 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Macon

    2811 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    55.1 mi · 59 min · Fall Line Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

    635 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

    908 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue East

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 16th Avenue East

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newnan and Cordele.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
55.1 mi · 37%
I 75 South
27.5 mi · 18%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 11%
South US 29
15.4 mi · 10%
Newnan Road
13.5 mi · 9%
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
9.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

55.1 mi · 00h 59m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
114.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 30m from Newnan
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Newnan and Clear near Cordele.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newnan to Cordele?

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Newnan and 74.1 miles from Cordele.

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

The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newnan and Clear near Cordele.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Cordele. Straight-line distance: 114.4 mi (184.11 km).

Newnan

#1 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Cordele

#2 Cordele

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Population10,305
Coordinates31.9635100, -83.7823900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)
End: Cordele (-83.78239, 31.96351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $20.76
Round trip
$41.51
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.76 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.78 $25.04 $50.07
Diesel $5.62 $29.47 $58.94

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newnan and Cordele. The current time is 16:27:47.

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.