How far is Newnan, GA from Vidalia, GA?
The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Vidalia, GA is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newnan and Vidalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan and Vidalia.
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Start on Jackson Street
2268 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on LaGrange Street
846 ft · 29 sec · LaGrange Street
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Turn left onto Salbide Avenue
97 m · 11 sec · Salbide Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenville Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Greenville Street
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Continue on South US 29
1.5 mi · 2 min · South US 29
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
41 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
13.4 mi · 20 min · Newnan Road
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Continue on East Taylor Street
2514 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Macon
2811 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia
1627 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
20.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newnan and Vidalia.
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 16 East
Continue straight
65.6 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Newnan and Sunny near Vidalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newnan to Vidalia?
The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Newnan and 89.2 miles from Vidalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.91 one way or $49.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newnan and Sunny near Vidalia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Vidalia. Straight-line distance: 160.19 mi (257.8 km).
#1 Newnan
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
| Population | 42,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.3806700, -84.7996600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vidalia
City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 10,452 |
| Coordinates | 32.2176900, -82.4134600 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vidalia (-82.41346, 32.21769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $24.91 | $49.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.86 | $55.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.05 | $60.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.37 | $70.75 |
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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