The drive from Newnan, GA to Brunswick, GA covers 313.1 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 16, I 95, I 75 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 155.9 miles on I 16.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.83 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
156.5 miles from Newnan, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 313.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h highway drive covering 313.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 16 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 155.9 miles on I 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 155.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 313.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 40.7 miles (GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
40.7 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
75.1 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Macon, Savannah
8
87.4 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
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 165
Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
6
307.1 mi into trip|~5h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 25 South, US 341 South: Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 36A
Toward US 25 South, US 341 South: Brunswick
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newnan, GA and Brunswick, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Jacksonville.
Macon
75.1 mi in|~1h 39m|via I 75
Savannah
75.1 mi in|~1h 39m|via I 75
Jacksonville
244.4 mi in|~4h 41m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 16
155.9 mi
2h 47m
I 95
62.2 mi
1h 6m
I 75
39.2 mi
42m
GA 16
19.7 mi
27m
Newnan Road
13.5 mi
20m
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
9.2 mi
11m
Newcastle Street
2.3 mi
3m
New Jesup Highway
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 16
— 155.9 mi, about 2h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Brunswick, GA.
1
Start on US 29; GA 14
0.4 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
2
Continue on US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
0.2 mi·28 sec·LaGrange Street
3
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
317 ft·10 sec·Salbide Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
1.7 mi·3 min·Greenville Street
5
Continue on US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
1.5 mi·2 min·South US 29
6
Turn left onto GA 16
5.9 mi·8 min·GA 16
7
Continue on GA 16
2.7 mi·3 min·GA 16
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
38 ft·1 sec·GA 16
9
Continue on GA 16
3.8 mi·5 min·GA 16
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
97 ft·1 sec·GA 16
11
Continue on GA 16
1.2 mi·1 min·GA 16
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on GA 16
6.0 mi·8 min·GA 16
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
134 ft·4 sec·Newnan Road
14
Continue on GA 16
13 mi·20 min·Newnan Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on GA 16
0.5 mi·1 min·East Taylor Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on GA 16
1.0 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
17
Continue on GA 16
2.2 mi·3 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16
6.9 mi·8 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: MaconUse the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 75
27 mi·28 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi·13 min·I 75
Toward Macon, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, SavannahUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on I 16
156 mi·2 hr 47 min·I 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi·31 sec
Toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
25
Merge onto I 95
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 95
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 36AToward US 25 South, US 341 South: Brunswick
27
Merge onto US 25; US 341; GA 27
1.5 mi·2 min·New Jesup Highway
28
Continue on US 25; US 341; GA 27
0.9 mi·1 min·Norwich Street
29
Continue on US 25; US 341; GA 27
0.5 mi·47 sec·New Jesup Highway
30
Continue on US 25; US 341; GA 27
2.3 mi·3 min·Newcastle Street
31
Turn straight onto New Castle Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·New Castle Street
32
Turn left onto US 25; GA 25 Connector
0.2 mi·44 sec·Gloucester Street
33
Turn right onto Norwich Street
62 ft·2 sec·Norwich Street
34
Arrive at destination
Norwich Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.5 miles from Newnan, GA, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155.9 miles.
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 69 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.5 miles or 3h 7m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brunswick, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newnan, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Newnan, GA
This is one driving day of about 313.1 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Newnan, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 16 for about 155.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.5 mi from Newnan, GA
· 3h 7m into the drive
The midpoint is around 156.5 miles from Newnan, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 16 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 155.9 miles.
Arriving in Brunswick, GA
The final approach into Brunswick, 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 Brunswick, GA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 86.4
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ea...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 302.3
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
$15
near mile 313.1
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$10
near mile 248.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.83 one way
$97.65 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$54.60
$109.19
premium
$4.78
$58.90
$117.79
diesel
$5.62
$69.33
$138.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.5 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Tesla Supercharger
Newnan, Georgia
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Newnan, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Newnan, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Newnan, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Nissan Charging Station
Newnan, Georgia
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Newnan, Georgia
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
Tesla: 1
Other: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.9
1
$32.88
$15.03
Efficient EV
78.3
0
$27.40
$12.52
EV Truck/SUV
125.2
1
$43.83
$20.04
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Newnan, GA
Morning
in Newnan on Saturday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brunswick, GA
Morning
in Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
157 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
3 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
6h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newnan, GA to Brunswick, GA covers 313.1 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 16, I 95, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.5 miles from Newnan, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 313.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 40.7 miles (GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newnan, GA and Brunswick, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Jacksonville.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
