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Trip from Columbus, GA to East Newnan, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

71.4 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown East Newnan, GA, GA

East Newnan, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus, GA to East Newnan, GA covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Parkway, 10th Street, 10th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 71.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 71.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Columbus, GA to East Newnan, GA is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, GA to East Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Parkway
10th Street
10th Avenue
Wynnton Road
Macon Road
I 185 North
Chet Atkins Parkway
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Veterans Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and East Newnan, GA.

1

Start on Veterans Parkway

13 ft · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway
2

Continue on Veterans Parkway

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway
3

Turn right onto 10th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 10th Street
4

Turn left onto 10th Avenue

404 ft · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
5

Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wynnton Road
6

Continue on Macon Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Macon Road
7

Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 185 North
8

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

44 mi · 46 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
9

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

20 mi · 21 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 29: Newnan

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 27, US 29: Newnan
11

Turn left onto South US 29

0.5 mi · 1 min · South US 29
12

Turn right

0.3 mi · 34 sec
13

Turn left onto Newnan Crossing Bypass

1.7 mi · 2 min · Newnan Crossing Bypass
14

Turn left onto Turkey Creek Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Turkey Creek Road
15

Turn left onto Wood Drive

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Wood Drive
16

Continue on East Murphy Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Murphy Street
17

Turn slight right onto East Reynolds Street

59 ft · 3 sec · East Reynolds Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.7 mi from Columbus, GA · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hamilton, GA

36 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Phenix City, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hamilton, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Newnan, GA

The final approach into East Newnan, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.17 one way

$22.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.21 $24.42
premium $4.70 $13.21 $26.43
diesel $5.61 $15.76 $31.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.4 0 $7.50 $3.43
Efficient EV 17.9 0 $6.25 $2.86
EV Truck/SUV 28.6 0 $10.00 $4.57

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Columbus, GA

Late night in Columbus on Saturday

Local time

2:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Newnan, GA

Late night in East Newnan on Saturday

Local time

2:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Hamilton, GA

36 mi in

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 23m 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 Columbus, GA to East Newnan, GA covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Parkway, 10th Street, 10th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from Columbus, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.17 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.

The drive from Columbus, GA to East Newnan, GA is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, GA to East Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Columbus, GA to East Newnan, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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