Origin
East Newnan, GA
Late night in East Newnan on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Newnan, GA to Columbus, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Newnan, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Newnan, GA to Columbus, GA covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Murphy Street, Wood Drive, Turkey Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m 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 8m drive with frequent turns across 70.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Murphy Street 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 East Newnan, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 East Newnan, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Murphy Street | — | — |
| Wood Drive | — | — |
| Turkey Creek Road | — | — |
| Newnan Crossing Bypass | — | — |
| US 29 | — | — |
| I 85 South | — | — |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | — | — |
| GA 22 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Murphy Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Newnan, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on East Reynolds Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Reynolds Street
2
Keep slight left to continue on East Murphy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Murphy Street
3
Continue on East Murphy Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Murphy Street
4
Continue on Wood Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Wood Drive
5
Turn right onto Turkey Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Turkey Creek Road
6
Turn right onto Newnan Crossing Bypass
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Newnan Crossing Bypass
7
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Turn left onto South US 29
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South US 29
9
Take the ramp right toward I 85 South: Montgomery
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 85 South: Montgomery
10
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
20 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
45 mi
·
47 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
13
Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
GA 22 Spur West
14
Turn slight right onto Macon Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
15
Continue on Wynnton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
16
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
17
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
18
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from East Newnan, GA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from East Newnan, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Columbus, GA
The final approach into Columbus, 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
$11.04 one way
$22.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.07 | $24.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
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.
Destination
Columbus, GA
Late night in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Hamilton, GA
35 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 East Newnan, GA to Columbus, GA covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Murphy Street, Wood Drive, Turkey Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from East Newnan, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.04 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 East Newnan, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 East Newnan, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Newnan, GA to Columbus, 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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