Trip from Newnan, GA to Norcross, GA

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

58.7 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Newnan, GA, GA

Newnan, GA

Aleksander Dumała

Downtown Norcross, GA, GA

Norcross, GA

Harrison Haines

Trip Overview

The drive from Newnan, GA to Norcross, GA covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 85, Northeast Expressway, Bullsboro Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.39 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

29.3 miles from Newnan, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 58.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Northeast Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 37 miles on I 85.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 37 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Northeast Expressway. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 58.7 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 41.8 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44.5 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These 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
6
41.8 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 85 / Northeast Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville
6
44.5 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 85 / Northeast Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 99 Toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
8
56.1 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 140 West: Norcross, Jimmy Carter Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward GA 140 West: Norcross, Jimmy Carter Boul...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 85 37 mi 43m
Northeast Expressway 12.4 mi 15m
Bullsboro Drive 2.9 mi 4m
Jimmy Carter Boulevard 1.7 mi 2m
Interstate Highway 85 1.5 mi 1m
Jefferson Street 0.6 mi 1m
Buford Highway 0.4 mi <1m
South Peachtree Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 85 — 37 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Norcross, GA.

1

Start on Jackson Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Jackson Street
2

Turn left onto Posey Place

282 ft · 14 sec · Posey Place
3

Turn left onto Jefferson Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Street
4

Continue on Bullsboro Drive

2.9 mi · 4 min · Bullsboro Drive
5

Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Atlanta

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 85 North: Atlanta
6

Merge slight left

37 mi · 43 min
7

Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

9.7 mi · 11 min · Northeast Expressway
9

Continue on Interstate Highway 85

1.5 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 85
10

Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

0.4 mi · 46 sec · GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
11

Keep slight left to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross, Jimmy Carter Boulevard

197 ft · 5 sec · GA 140 West: Norcross, Jimmy Carter Boulevard
12

Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

1.7 mi · 2 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
13

Turn right onto Buford Highway

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Buford Highway
14

Turn left onto North Norcross Tucker Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North Norcross Tucker Road
15

Continue on South Peachtree Street

0.3 mi · 51 sec · South Peachtree Street
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.3 miles from Newnan, GA, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 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 58.7 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.3 miles or 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 1h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norcross, 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 58.7 miles and 1h 14m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 37 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.3 mi from Newnan, GA · 37m into the drive

Downtown Centre, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

29 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

Cleveland, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Newnan, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Norcross, GA

The final approach into Norcross, 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 Norcross, GA.

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 38.4
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $5 near mile 58.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.39 one way

$18.79 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.24 $20.47
premium $4.78 $11.04 $22.08
diesel $5.64 $13.04 $26.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lowe's Home Improvement - Tesla Supercharger

East Point, GA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Newnan, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

East Point, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Forest Park, GA Rechargery - Frontage Rd

Forest Park, GA

IONNA

8 DCFC

Newnan

Newnan, GA

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Stivers Ford South

Union City, GA

RED_E

2 DCFC

City of Atlanta EMS #36

Atlanta, GA

ENVIROSPARK

2 DCFC

OPTIMUS ENERGY NEWNAN BK DC3

Newnan, GA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 12 Tesla: 3 Blink Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 EV Connect: 1 RED_E: 1 ENVIROSPARK: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.22 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Newnan, GA

Morning in Newnan on Monday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norcross, GA

Morning in Norcross on Monday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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 14m 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 Norcross, GA covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Northeast Expressway, Bullsboro Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 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 $9.39 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 58.7 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 41.8 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44.5 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newnan, GA to Norcross, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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