How far is Tifton, GA from Newnan, GA?

The driving distance from Tifton, GA to Newnan, GA is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.69 mi
03h 40m
Flight
153.16 mi
246.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.16 mi
Kilometers
246.48 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.69 mi
Kilometers
298.84 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newnan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Tifton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tifton
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Newnan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tifton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Tifton
93 mi
01h 50m
To Newnan
92.7 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Tifton and Newnan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tifton and Newnan.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street East

    42 m · 8 sec · 5th Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1068 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Love Avenue

    129 m · 18 sec · Love Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1345 ft · 29 sec · East 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 41 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center

    32 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1385 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East Taylor Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Taylor Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · West Taylor Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road

    43 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road

    2339 ft · 39 sec · Newnan Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 16 East

    6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 16 East

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    14 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South US 29

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South US 29

  27. 27

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    3025 ft · 2 min · Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Clark Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tifton 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 41 North
93 mi · 50%
Larry Justice Highway
42.9 mi · 23%
State Route 16 East
19.3 mi · 10%
West Taylor Street
13.4 mi · 7%
GA 16 West
6.7 mi · 4%
South US 29
3.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 41 North

Take the ramp right

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 50m from Tifton
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tifton 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 Tifton to Newnan?

The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Tifton and 92.7 miles from Newnan.

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

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tifton and Mostly Sunny near Newnan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tifton and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 153.16 mi (246.48 km).

Tifton

#1 Tifton

City in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States

Population17,031
Coordinates31.4504600, -83.5085000
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Newnan

#2 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Tifton (-83.5085, 31.45046)
End: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.8 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.1 gal · 49.6 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.01 $58.02
Premium $4.78 $31.30 $62.59
Diesel $5.62 $36.84 $73.67

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 Tifton and Newnan. The current time is 22:49:43.

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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.