Origin
Hinesville, GA
Morning in Hinesville on Saturday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinesville, 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
5h 8m
Distance
250.6 mi
403 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
★
6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 19m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinesville, GA
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Newnan, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hinesville, GA to Newnan, GA covers 250.6 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Martin Luther King Junior Drive, West Oglethorpe Highway, Old Sunbury Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.3 miles from Hinesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 250.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 8m drive with frequent turns across 250.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hinesville, GA to Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Martin Luther King Junior Drive | — | — |
| West Oglethorpe Highway | — | — |
| Old Sunbury Road | — | — |
| I 16 West | — | — |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | — | — |
| Fall Line Freeway | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| GA 16 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesville, GA and Newnan, GA.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
3
Turn left onto West Oglethorpe Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Oglethorpe Highway
4
Turn left onto Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Sunbury Road
5
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
6
Turn slight right
9.9 mi
·
14 min
7
Continue straight
11 mi
·
16 min
8
Continue straight
7.8 mi
·
11 min
9
Take the ramp left toward I 16 West: Macon
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 16 West: Macon
10
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
124 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
11
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 75 North: Atlanta
13
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
42 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
15
Keep slight left to continue on GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center
105 ft
·
5 sec
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GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center
16
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
17
Continue straight
6.7 mi
·
7 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
19
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
20
Continue on East Taylor Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Taylor Street
21
Continue on West Taylor Street
13 mi
·
20 min
·
West Taylor Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
141 ft
·
5 sec
·
Newnan Road
23
Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Newnan Road
24
Continue on State Route 16 East
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 16 East
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
26
Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi
·
5 min
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
28
Exit the roundabout
8.6 mi
·
11 min
29
Turn right onto South US 29
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South US 29
30
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
31
Turn left onto Clark Street
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clark Street
32
Turn right onto Jackson Street
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jackson Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.3 miles from Hinesville, GA, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 55 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.3 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newnan, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hinesville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hinesville, GA
This is one driving day of about 250.6 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Hinesville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.3 mi from Hinesville, GA · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.3 miles from Hinesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newnan, GA
The final approach into Newnan, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newnan, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.19 one way
$78.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.85 | $85.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $46.38 | $92.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.33 | $110.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.31 | $12.03 |
| Efficient EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.93 | $10.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.08 | $16.04 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Newnan on Saturday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
125 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 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
5h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hinesville, GA to Newnan, GA covers 250.6 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Martin Luther King Junior Drive, West Oglethorpe Highway, Old Sunbury Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.3 miles from Hinesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hinesville, GA to Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hinesville, 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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