How far is Vidalia, GA from Newnan, GA?
The driving distance from Vidalia, GA to Newnan, GA is about 178.5 miles (287.3 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 15m 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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vidalia and Newnan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vidalia and Newnan.
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Start on 1st Street
30 m · 10 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto McIntosh Street
157 m · 17 sec · McIntosh Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Southwest Main Street
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Merge slight right onto 1st Street
62 m · 5 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Take the exit slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto James Street
8.9 mi · 10 min · James Street
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Continue on Main Street
11.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
1385 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on East Taylor Street
2470 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street
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Continue on West Taylor Street
13.4 mi · 20 min · West Taylor Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
43 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
2339 ft · 39 sec · Newnan Road
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Continue on State Route 16 East
6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 16 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
14 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South US 29
3.2 mi · 5 min · South US 29
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Continue on Jefferson Street
3025 ft · 2 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left 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 Vidalia and Newnan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Vidalia 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 Vidalia to Newnan?
The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.3 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 89.2 miles from Vidalia and 89.3 miles from Newnan.
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 18.3 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.95 one way or $49.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vidalia and Mostly Sunny near Newnan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vidalia and Newnan. Straight-line distance: 160.19 mi (257.8 km).
#1 Vidalia
City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 10,452 |
| Coordinates | 32.2176900, -82.4134600 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 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 34m |
| 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 | $24.95 | $49.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.10 | $60.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
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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