How far is Newnan, GA from Waycross, GA?
The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Waycross, GA is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Dooly County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newnan and Waycross.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan and Waycross.
-
1
Start on Jackson Street
2268 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
-
2
Continue on LaGrange Street
846 ft · 29 sec · LaGrange Street
-
3
Turn left onto Salbide Avenue
97 m · 11 sec · Salbide Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Greenville Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Greenville Street
-
5
Continue on South US 29
1.5 mi · 2 min · South US 29
-
6
Turn left
5.9 mi · 8 min
-
7
Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
-
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
-
9
Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 5 min
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
-
11
Exit the roundabout
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
12
Continue straight
6 mi · 9 min
-
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
41 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road
-
14
Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
13.4 mi · 20 min · Newnan Road
-
15
Continue on East Taylor Street
2514 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street
-
16
Continue on Memorial Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
-
17
Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
-
19
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Macon
2811 ft · 1 min
-
20
Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 29 min
-
21
Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
-
22
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Fall Line Freeway
-
23
Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street
1360 ft · 33 sec
-
24
Keep slight left
31 m · 8 sec
-
25
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
-
26
Turn right onto Tift Avenue South
1175 ft · 38 sec · Tift Avenue South
-
27
Turn left onto 5th Street East
1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street East
-
28
Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
-
29
Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
30
Continue straight
25.7 mi · 32 min
-
31
Continue straight
22.9 mi · 27 min
-
32
Turn right onto Fulford Road
2525 ft · 58 sec · Fulford Road
-
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
4.8 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue
-
34
Turn right onto Church Street
29 m · 4 sec · Church Street
-
35
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newnan and Waycross.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 01h 40m
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 Waycross.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newnan to Waycross?
The road trip is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Newnan and 129 miles from Waycross.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.08 one way or $72.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newnan and Sunny near Waycross.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Waycross. Straight-line distance: 206.85 mi (332.89 km).
#1 Newnan
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
| Population | 42,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.3806700, -84.7996600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waycross
City in Ware County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 13,466 |
| Coordinates | 31.2136800, -82.3557000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waycross (-82.3557, 31.21368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $36.08 | $72.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.53 | $87.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.23 | $102.47 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.