The drive from Newnan, GA to Rincon, GA covers 247.7 miles and takes about 4h 56m 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 75, GA 16 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 141.1 miles on I 16.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.73 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
123.9 miles from Newnan, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 247.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 56m highway drive covering 247.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 16 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 141.1 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 40 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 141.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.7 miles in near GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 247.7 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 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; at 87.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
7
229.7 mi into trip|~4h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 280 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 143
Toward US 280 East
6
234.1 mi into trip|~4h 32m in|Sandhill Road
Turn left onto Sandhill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Rincon, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Savannah.
Macon
75.1 mi in|~1h 39m|via I 75
Savannah
75.1 mi in|~1h 39m|via I 75
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 16
141.1 mi
2h 31m
I 75
39.2 mi
42m
GA 16
19.7 mi
27m
Newnan Road
13.5 mi
20m
Blue Jay Road
9.3 mi
16m
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
9.2 mi
11m
US Highway 80 East
2.5 mi
3m
US 280
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 16
— 141.1 mi, about 2h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Rincon, 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
141 mi·2 hr 31 min·I 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 143Toward US 280: Pembroke
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 143Toward US 280 East
26
Turn left onto US 280; GA 30
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 280; GA 30
27
Turn straight onto US 280; GA 30
1.6 mi·2 min·US 280; GA 30
28
Turn right onto US 80; GA 26; GA 30
2.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 80 East
29
Turn left onto Sandhill Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Sandhill Road
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on Sand Hill Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Sand Hill Road
31
Turn right onto Blue Jay Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Blue Jay Road
32
Enter roundabout
75 ft·1 sec
33
Continue
186 ft·3 sec
34
Turn straight onto CR 156
7.5 mi·13 min·Blue Jay Road
35
Continue on CR 156
0.2 mi·20 sec·Blue Jay Road
36
Continue on Blandford Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Blandford Road
37
Continue on West Ninth Street
1.0 mi·1 min·West Ninth Street
38
Turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.4 mi·33 sec·North Columbia Avenue
39
Turn right onto East Fourth Street
121 ft·3 sec·East Fourth Street
40
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Street
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 123.9 miles from Newnan, GA, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.1 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 54 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.9 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rincon, 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 247.7 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 141.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.9 mi from Newnan, GA
· 2h 32m into the drive
The midpoint is around 123.9 miles from Newnan, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rincon, GA
The final approach into Rincon, 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 Rincon, 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 94
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
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...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
$10
near mile 247.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.73 one way
$77.47 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$42.35
$84.71
premium
$4.70
$45.84
$91.69
diesel
$5.61
$54.69
$109.38
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: 86.7 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
74.3
0
$26.01
$11.89
Efficient EV
61.9
0
$21.67
$9.91
EV Truck/SUV
99.1
1
$34.68
$15.85
Gas CO2
87 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Newnan, GA
Morning
in Newnan on Friday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rincon, GA
Morning
in Rincon on Friday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
22 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
4h 56m 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 Newnan, GA to Rincon, GA covers 247.7 miles and takes about 4h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 16, I 75, GA 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.9 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 $38.73 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 247.7 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 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; at 87.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newnan, GA and Rincon, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Savannah.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
