How far is North Druid Hills, GA from Newnan, GA?

The driving distance from North Druid Hills, GA to Newnan, GA is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.63 mi
01h 01m
Flight
41.13 mi
66.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.13 mi
Kilometers
66.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.63 mi
Kilometers
76.65 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newnan
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in North Druid Hills
Mon, Apr 20, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Druid Hills
2026-04-19T22:30
Arrive Newnan
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Druid Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Union City
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

From North Druid Hills
23.8 mi
00h 30m
To Newnan
23.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Druid Hills and Newnan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Druid Hills and Newnan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    76 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lavista Road Northeast

    104 m · 16 sec · Lavista Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    56 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    29.9 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2161 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Druid Hills and Newnan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
29.9 mi · 63%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 11%
Northeast Expressway
4.55 mi · 10%
Bullsboro Drive
2.72 mi · 6%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 5%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

29.9 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 30m from North Druid Hills
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Druid Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newnan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Druid Hills to Newnan?

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 23.8 miles from North Druid Hills and 23.8 miles from Newnan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 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 $6.65 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Druid Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newnan.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Union City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

27 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Druid Hills and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 41.13 mi (66.19 km).

North Druid Hills

#1 North Druid Hills

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

Population18,947
Coordinates33.8167700, -84.3132600
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Newnan

#2 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: North Druid Hills (-84.31326, 33.81677)
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.31
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.65 $13.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.44 $14.88
Premium $4.78 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.62 $9.45 $18.90

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between North Druid Hills and Newnan. The current time is 22:30:30.

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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.