Trip from Newnan, GA to Norcross, GA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

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

Unknown

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.

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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 $9.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,056 ft 846 ft

Total Climb

415 ft

Total Descent

338 ft

Highest Point

1,056 ft

~58.7 mi in

Elevation Range

210 ft

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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 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

37 mi · 43 min · I 85

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

2.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway

Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville

8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

9.7 mi · 11 min · Northeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Continue on I 85

1.5 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 85

10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 99 Toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Keep slight left at fork

197 ft · 4 sec

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

12

Turn straight onto GA 140

1.7 mi · 2 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

Use the straight / left lanes.

13

Turn right onto US 23; GA 13

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Buford Highway

Use the right lane.

14

Turn left onto North Norcross Tucker Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Norcross Tucker Road

15

Continue on South Peachtree Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · South Peachtree Street

16

Arrive at destination

South Peachtree Street

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Point, GA

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

Union City, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Point, GA

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.18 one way

$18.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$10.04	$20.07
premium	$4.70	$10.86	$21.73
diesel	$5.61	$12.96	$25.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.6	$6.16	$2.82
Efficient EV	14.7	$5.14	$2.35
EV Truck/SUV	23.5	$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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Newnan, GA

Late night in Newnan on Friday

Local time

2:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norcross, GA

Late night in Norcross on Friday

Local time

2:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

23 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

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 $9.18 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 846 ft to 1,056 ft elevation with about 415 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

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