Origin
College Park, GA
Late night in College Park on Saturday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from College Park, GA to Newnan, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, GA
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Newnan, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from College Park, GA to Newnan, GA covers 29.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Bullsboro Drive, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 29.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Bullsboro Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.7 miles on I 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Bullsboro Drive. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 South: Montgomery
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 South: Montgomery
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
26.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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GA 34 / Bullsboro Drive
Turn right onto GA 34 / Bullsboro Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from College Park, GA to Newnan, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Shenandoah along the way.
Shenandoah
26.1 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| Bullsboro Drive | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Camp Creek Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clark Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harvard Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 24.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, GA and Newnan, GA.
1
Start on Harvard Avenue
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto GA 6
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Camp Creek Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 South: Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 85
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 47
Toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto GA 34
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bullsboro Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on GA 34
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jefferson Street
10
Turn right onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16; GA 34
294 ft
·
9 sec
·
Clark Street
11
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jackson Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 29; GA 14
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newnan, GA
Late night in Newnan on Saturday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from College Park, GA to Newnan, GA covers 29.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Bullsboro Drive, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from College Park, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from College Park, GA to Newnan, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Shenandoah along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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