How far is Newnan, GA from Fairburn, GA?

The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Fairburn, GA is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.26 mi
00h 27m
Flight
18.02 mi
29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.02 mi
Kilometers
29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.26 mi
Kilometers
32.6 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairburn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Newnan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newnan
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Fairburn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newnan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From Newnan
10.1 mi
00h 13m
To Fairburn
10.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 74: Fairburn

    915 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on GA 74: Fairburn

    153 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Senoia Road

    2656 ft · 57 sec · Senoia Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Senoia Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Senoia Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broad Street

    1747 ft · 47 sec · West Broad Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
14.6 mi · 72%
Bullsboro Drive
2.86 mi · 14%
Senoia Road
1.42 mi · 7%
Jefferson Street
0.58 mi · 3%
West Broad Street
0.33 mi · 2%
GA 74
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
00h 13m from Newnan
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newnan and Sunny near Fairburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Newnan and 10.1 miles from Fairburn.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newnan and Sunny near Fairburn.

Stop Ideas Near Palmetto

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Fairburn. Straight-line distance: 18.02 mi (29 km).

Newnan

#1 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

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

#2 Fairburn

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population17,136
Coordinates33.5670600, -84.5810400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)
End: Fairburn (-84.58104, 33.56706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.70
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.85 $5.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.78 $3.44 $6.88
Diesel $5.62 $4.05 $8.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newnan and Fairburn. The current time is 07:36:13.

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.