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

The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Forest Park, GA is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.71 mi
03h 22m
Flight
161.26 mi
259.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.26 mi
Kilometers
259.52 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.71 mi
Kilometers
286 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Park
Mon, Jun 29, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Newnan
Mon, Jun 29, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newnan
2026-06-29T10:47
Arrive Forest Park
Mon, Jun 29, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newnan
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Newnan
88.7 mi
01h 41m
To Forest Park
89 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
98°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

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

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Augusta

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.5 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Eisenhower Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Castlewood Drive

    2121 ft · 2 min · Castlewood Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Castlewood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 48%
Purple Heart Highway
45.5 mi · 26%
I 85 North
22.2 mi · 12%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.7 mi · 8%
Bullsboro Drive
2.86 mi · 2%
I 20 East
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

84.9 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 41m from Newnan
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newnan and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Newnan and 89 miles from Forest Park.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newnan and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Park.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 161.26 mi (259.52 km).

Newnan

#1 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

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

Forest Park is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5098600, -82.0067800
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)
End: Forest Park (-82.00678, 33.50986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.74 L · about $24.84
Round trip
$49.67
12.54 gal · 47.48 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.84 $49.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.78 $29.96 $59.92
Diesel $5.62 $35.26 $70.52

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 · Jun 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Newnan and Forest Park. The current time is 10:47:53.

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.