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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.7 mi
00h 56m
Flight
38.41 mi
61.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.41 mi
Kilometers
61.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.7 mi
Kilometers
68.72 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Druid Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Newnan
Wed, Apr 15, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newnan
2026-04-15T09:12
Arrive Druid Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
21.4 mi
00h 28m
To Druid Hills
21.4 mi
00h 28m

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
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  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

    34.3 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 East: Andrew Young International Boulevard, John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center

    974 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Continue on John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast

    1504 ft · 44 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast

    139 m · 13 sec · Boulevard Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Oakdale Road Northeast

    2576 ft · 1 min · Oakdale Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto The By Way Northeast

    28 m · 3 sec · The By Way Northeast

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
35.5 mi · 83%
Bullsboro Drive
2.86 mi · 7%
Highland Avenue Northeast
1.72 mi · 4%
Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
0.64 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Oakdale Road Northeast
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 28m from Newnan
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union City, 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 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 Druid Hills. Straight-line distance: 38.41 mi (61.81 km).

Newnan

#1 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Druid Hills

#2 Druid Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population14,568
Coordinates33.7803800, -84.3360400
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)
End: Druid Hills (-84.33604, 33.78038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.98
Round trip
$11.96
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newnan and Druid Hills. The current time is 09:12:56.

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.