How far is Newnan, GA from Decatur, GA?

The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Decatur, GA is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.57 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.76 mi
63.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.76 mi
Kilometers
63.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.57 mi
Kilometers
71.73 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Newnan
Wed, May 13, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newnan
2026-05-12T22:28
Arrive Decatur
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Union City
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

From Newnan
22.3 mi
00h 30m
To Decatur
22.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    979 ft · 31 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Posey Place

    86 m · 14 sec · Posey Place

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    3082 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bullsboro Drive

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Atlanta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Edgewood Avenue, Auburn Avenue, John Wesley Dobbs Avenue

    1089 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue Northeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street Northeast

    89 m · 13 sec · Elizabeth Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto DeKalb Avenue Northeast

    2.5 mi · 5 min · DeKalb Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on West Howard Avenue

    3146 ft · 1 min · West Howard Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Howard Avenue

    2179 ft · 1 min · West Howard Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Commerce Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec · Commerce Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Ponce de Leon Avenue

    852 ft · 21 sec · West Ponce de Leon Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Court Square

    69 m · 17 sec · East Court Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
35.2 mi · 79%
Bullsboro Drive
2.86 mi · 6%
DeKalb Avenue Northeast
2.47 mi · 6%
Edgewood Avenue Northeast
1.32 mi · 3%
West Howard Avenue
1.01 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 30m from Newnan
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newnan and Mostly Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Newnan and 22.3 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newnan and Mostly Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Union City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 14.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

27 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 39.76 mi (63.99 km).

Newnan

#1 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

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

#2 Decatur

County seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Population25,655
Coordinates33.7748300, -84.2963100
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)
End: Decatur (-84.29631, 33.77483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.78 $7.50 $15.00
Diesel $5.62 $8.83 $17.66

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Newnan and Decatur. The current time is 22:28:02.

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.