How far is Newnan, GA from Riverdale, GA?
The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Riverdale, GA is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newnan and Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan and Riverdale.
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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
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 138: Union City, Jonesboro
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 138 East: Jonesboro
45 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jonesboro Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Jonesboro Road
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 85
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 85
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Turn left onto Main Street
57 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newnan and Riverdale.
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.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newnan and Mostly Sunny near Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newnan to Riverdale?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 15.2 miles from Newnan and 15.2 miles from Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newnan and Mostly Sunny near Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near Palmetto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmetto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 25.92 mi (41.71 km).
#1 Newnan
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
| Population | 42,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.3806700, -84.7996600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverdale
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,516 |
| Coordinates | 33.5726100, -84.4132600 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverdale (-84.41326, 33.57261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
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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