How far is Newnan, GA from North Decatur, GA?
The driving distance from Newnan, GA to North Decatur, GA is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newnan and North Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan and North Decatur.
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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
34.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 East: Andrew Young International Boulevard, John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center
974 ft · 24 sec
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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
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Continue on John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
1504 ft · 44 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
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Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast
139 m · 13 sec · Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Oakdale Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oakdale Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Decatur Road
2 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Decatur Road
897 ft · 18 sec · North Decatur Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Decatur Road
23 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Decatur Road
1084 ft · 22 sec · North Decatur Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Decatur Road;Oxford Road Northeast
20 m · 2 sec · North Decatur Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Decatur Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Decatur Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newnan and North Decatur.
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
34.3 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Newnan and Sunny near North Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newnan to North Decatur?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 22.5 miles from Newnan and 22.4 miles from North Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newnan and Sunny near North Decatur.
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 Decatur. Straight-line distance: 40.11 mi (64.55 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 Decatur
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 16,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.7903800, -84.3060300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Decatur (-84.30603, 33.79038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
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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