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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.4 mi
00h 40m
Flight
25.92 mi
41.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.92 mi
Kilometers
41.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.4 mi
Kilometers
48.92 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverdale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Newnan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newnan
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Riverdale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newnan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From Newnan
15.2 mi
00h 20m
To Riverdale
15.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  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

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 138: Union City, Jonesboro

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 138 East: Jonesboro

    45 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jonesboro Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Jonesboro Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    86 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Route 85

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 85

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
17.5 mi · 58%
Jonesboro Road
7.24 mi · 24%
Bullsboro Drive
2.86 mi · 9%
State Route 85
1.6 mi · 5%
Jefferson Street
0.58 mi · 2%
GA 138
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
00h 20m from Newnan
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 25.92 mi (41.71 km).

Newnan

#1 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Riverdale

#2 Riverdale

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population15,516
Coordinates33.5726100, -84.4132600
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)
End: Riverdale (-84.41326, 33.57261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.48
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newnan and Riverdale. The current time is 22:39:24.

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.