Origin
Newnan, GA
Afternoon in Newnan on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newnan, GA to Grovetown, GA
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
166.9 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Grovetown, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newnan, GA to Grovetown, GA covers 166.9 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, I 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.6 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.5 miles from Newnan, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 166.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 166.9 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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
7
25.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69B
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airpor...
7
42.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46B
Toward I 20 East: Augusta
7
43.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Augusta
Towns Along This Route
Between Newnan, GA and Grovetown, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Harlem.
Macon
27.2 mi in
|
~33m
Harlem
158.3 mi in
|
~2h 57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 68.6 mi | 1h 13m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 45.5 mi | 48m |
| I 85 | 21 mi | 22m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| Wrightsboro Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Bullsboro Drive | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Appling Harlem Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| GA 14 Connector | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 68.6 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Grovetown, GA.
1
Start on US 29; GA 14
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto GA 34
281 ft
·
14 sec
·
Posey Place
3
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16; GA 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
4
Continue on GA 34
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bullsboro Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 85
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 69B
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GA 14 Connector
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
GA 14 Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 285
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
3 min
Exit 46B
Toward I 20 East: Augusta
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 20 East: Augusta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 20
46 mi
·
48 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 20
69 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 221: Appling, Harlem
16
Enter roundabout
34 ft
·
0 sec
17
Continue
321 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn straight onto US 221; GA 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Appling Harlem Road
19
Enter roundabout onto GA 223
249 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wrightsboro Road
Toward GA 223 East: Grovetown
20
Continue on GA 223
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Wrightsboro Road
Toward GA 223 East: Grovetown
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on GA 223
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
GA 223
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 83.5 miles from Newnan, GA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.6 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.5 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grovetown, 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.
+
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 166.9 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 Carl Sanders Highway for about 68.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.5 mi from Newnan, GA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.5 miles from Newnan, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.6 miles.
Arriving in Grovetown, GA
The final approach into Grovetown, 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 Grovetown, 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
$26.71 one way
$53.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $29.10 | $58.20 |
| premium | $4.78 | $31.40 | $62.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.08 | $74.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.52 | $8.01 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.37 | $10.68 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Grovetown, GA
Afternoon in Grovetown on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Cleveland, TN
83 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 10m 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 Newnan, GA to Grovetown, GA covers 166.9 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, I 85. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.5 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 $26.71 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 166.9 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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newnan, GA and Grovetown, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Harlem.
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