Origin
Druid Hills, GA
Afternoon in Druid Hills on Friday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Druid Hills, GA to Newnan, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Druid Hills, GA
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Newnan, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Druid Hills, GA to Newnan, GA covers 42 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oakdale Road Northeast, Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast, North Highland Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 54m drive with frequent turns across 42 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oakdale Road Northeast 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 Druid Hills, GA to Newnan, GA is easy. At 54m 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 Druid Hills, GA to Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Road Northeast | — | — |
| Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| North Highland Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| Boulevard Northeast | — | — |
| John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Downtown Connector | — | — |
| James Wendell George Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Oakdale Road Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Druid Hills, GA and Newnan, GA.
1
Start on The By Way Northeast
92 ft
·
10 sec
·
The By Way Northeast
2
Turn left onto Oakdale Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakdale Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
4
Turn left onto North Highland Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Highland Avenue Northeast
5
Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast
200 ft
·
4 sec
·
Boulevard Northeast
6
Turn right onto John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
8
Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Connector
9
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
30 mi
·
33 min
·
I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
11
Take the exit slight right toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
12
Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bullsboro Drive
13
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jefferson Street
14
Turn right onto Clark Street
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clark Street
15
Turn right onto Jackson Street
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jackson Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Druid Hills, GA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Druid Hills, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newnan, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Newnan, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Newnan on Friday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
21 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
22 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
54m 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 Druid Hills, GA to Newnan, GA covers 42 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oakdale Road Northeast, Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast, North Highland Avenue Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 miles from Druid Hills, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.57 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 Druid Hills, GA to Newnan, GA is easy. At 54m 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 Druid Hills, GA to Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Druid Hills, GA to 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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