How far is Newnan, GA from Druid Hills, GA?
The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Druid Hills, GA is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newnan and Druid Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan and Druid Hills.
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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
34.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 East: Andrew Young International Boulevard, John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center
974 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 10 East: John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center, Martin Luther King Junior National Historic Park
709 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
1504 ft · 44 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
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Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast
139 m · 13 sec · Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Oakdale Road Northeast
2576 ft · 1 min · Oakdale Road Northeast
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Turn right onto The By Way Northeast
28 m · 3 sec · The By Way Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · The By Way Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newnan and Druid Hills.
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 North
Merge slight left
34.3 mi · 00h 40m
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 Druid Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newnan to Druid Hills?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 21.4 miles from Newnan and 21.4 miles from Druid Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newnan and Mostly Sunny near Druid Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Union City
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 Union City.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Druid Hills. Straight-line distance: 38.41 mi (61.81 km).
#1 Newnan
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
| Population | 42,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.3806700, -84.7996600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Druid Hills
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 14,568 |
| Coordinates | 33.7803800, -84.3360400 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Druid Hills (-84.33604, 33.78038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
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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