How far is Powder Springs, GA from Newnan, GA?
The driving distance from Powder Springs, GA to Newnan, GA is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Powder Springs and Newnan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powder Springs and Newnan.
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Start on Marietta Street
33 m · 6 sec · Marietta Street
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Turn right onto Lewis Road
578 ft · 16 sec · Lewis Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis Road
29 m · 3 sec · Lewis Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Road
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Continue on Oglesby Road
619 ft · 19 sec · Oglesby Road
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Turn left onto C H James Parkway
3.4 mi · 5 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Thornton Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Thornton Road
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Take the exit slight right
70 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto South Sweetwater Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Sweetwater Road
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Turn right onto Lee Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lee Road
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Turn left onto Fairburn Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Fairburn Road
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
77 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road
2898 ft · 58 sec · Sharpsburg McCollum Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 South: Montgomery
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
2098 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive
2.7 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive
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Continue on Jefferson Street
2161 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Clark Street
90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Powder Springs and Newnan.
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.
Palmetto Cascade Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
6.39 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Powder Springs and Mostly Sunny near Newnan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Powder Springs to Newnan?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Fairburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Powder Springs and 20.4 miles from Newnan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Powder Springs and Mostly Sunny near Newnan.
Stop Ideas Near Fairburn
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 Fairburn.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Powder Springs and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 33.75 mi (54.32 km).
#1 Powder Springs
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,801 |
| Coordinates | 33.8595500, -84.6838200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newnan
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
| Population | 42,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.3806700, -84.7996600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
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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