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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 03h 00m.
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.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Jackson Street
2268 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on LaGrange Street
846 ft · 29 sec · LaGrange Street
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Turn left onto Salbide Avenue
97 m · 11 sec · Salbide Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenville Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Greenville Street
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Continue on South US 29
1.5 mi · 2 min · South US 29
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
41 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
13.4 mi · 20 min · Newnan Road
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Continue on East Taylor Street
2514 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Macon
2811 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
55.1 mi · 59 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
635 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
908 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue East
1.8 mi · 4 min · 16th Avenue East
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Cordele. Straight-line distance: 114.4 mi (184.11 km).
#1 Newnan
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
| Population | 42,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.3806700, -84.7996600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cordele
County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 10,305 |
| Coordinates | 31.9635100, -83.7823900 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cordele (-83.78239, 31.96351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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