How far is Newnan, GA from North Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Newnan, GA to North Atlanta, GA is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newnan and North Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan and North Atlanta.
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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
37 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector
1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector
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Continue on Buford Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway
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Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
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Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
2745 ft · 60 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newnan and North Atlanta.
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
37 mi · 00h 43m
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 Sunny leaving Newnan and Mostly Sunny near North Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newnan to North Atlanta?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 24.4 miles from Newnan and 24.4 miles from North Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newnan and Mostly Sunny near North Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Union City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
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 North Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 42.78 mi (68.85 km).
#1 Newnan
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
| Population | 42,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.3806700, -84.7996600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Atlanta
A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
| Population | 40,456 |
| Coordinates | 33.8651000, -84.3365900 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Atlanta (-84.33659, 33.8651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.67 | $19.35 |
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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