How far is Newnan, GA from Forest Park, GA?

The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Forest Park, GA is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
33.24 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.89 mi
48.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.89 mi
Kilometers
48.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.24 mi
Kilometers
53.5 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Newnan
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newnan
2026-04-23T09:10
Arrive Forest Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Fairburn
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Newnan
16.6 mi
00h 22m
To Forest Park
16.7 mi
00h 22m

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 Forest Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newnan and Forest Park.

  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

    21 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 279: Old National Highway

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road

    980 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South

    50 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Riverdale Road

    142 m · 11 sec · Riverdale Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Forest Parkway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Forest Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Street

    65 m · 11 sec · West Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
22.2 mi · 67%
Forest Parkway
4.22 mi · 13%
Bullsboro Drive
2.86 mi · 9%
GA 279
1.38 mi · 4%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
1.03 mi · 3%
Jefferson Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

21 mi · 00h 23m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairburn
00h 22m from Newnan
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newnan and Sunny near Forest Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newnan to Forest Park?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Fairburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Newnan and 16.7 miles from Forest Park.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newnan and Sunny near Forest Park.

Stop Ideas Near Fairburn

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

31 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

106 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 29.89 mi (48.11 km).

Newnan

#1 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Forest Park

#2 Forest Park

Village in Illinois

Population19,871
Coordinates33.6220500, -84.3690900
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)
End: Forest Park (-84.36909, 33.62205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.27
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.63 $9.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.18 $10.36
Premium $4.78 $5.59 $11.18
Diesel $5.62 $6.58 $13.16

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 Forest Park. The current time is 09:10:46.

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.