Origin
North Decatur, GA
Late night in North Decatur on Saturday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Decatur, GA to Newnan, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Decatur, GA
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Newnan, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Decatur, GA to Newnan, GA covers 44.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Bullsboro Drive, James Wendell George Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.9 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 44.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Bullsboro Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.9 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 21 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 29.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Bullsboro Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near North Decatur Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 44.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (North Decatur Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (Oakdale Road Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.4 miles (North Highland Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Decatur Road
Enter roundabout onto North Decatur Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Oakdale Road Northeast
Enter roundabout onto Oakdale Road Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Highland Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto North Highland Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 242
Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
8
40.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
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 47
Toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Decatur, GA and Newnan, GA, road signs point toward Montgomery and Shenandoah.
Montgomery
5.3 mi in
|
~10m
Shenandoah
40.6 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 29.9 mi | 33m |
| Bullsboro Drive | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Connector | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Highland Avenue Northeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Decatur Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Oakdale Road Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 29.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Decatur, GA and Newnan, GA.
1
Start on North Decatur Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Decatur Road
2
Enter roundabout onto North Decatur Road
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Decatur Road
3
Continue on North Decatur Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Decatur Road
4
Enter roundabout onto North Decatur Road
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Decatur Road
5
Continue on North Decatur Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Decatur Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Oakdale Road Northeast
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
Oakdale Road Northeast
7
Continue on Oakdale Road Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oakdale Road Northeast
8
Turn right onto US 23; US 29; US 78; US 278; GA 8; GA 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
9
Turn left onto North Highland Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Highland Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast
199 ft
·
3 sec
·
Boulevard Northeast
11
Turn right onto GA 10
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
13
Merge onto I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
30 mi
·
33 min
·
I 85
Exit 242
Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 47
Toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto GA 34
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bullsboro Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on GA 34
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jefferson Street
19
Turn right onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16; GA 34
294 ft
·
9 sec
·
Clark Street
20
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jackson Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 29; GA 14
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from North Decatur, GA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from North Decatur, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newnan, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Newnan, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Newnan, GA
Late night in Newnan on Saturday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
19 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
58m 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 North Decatur, GA to Newnan, GA covers 44.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Bullsboro Drive, James Wendell George Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from North Decatur, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.91 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 44.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (North Decatur Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (Oakdale Road Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.4 miles (North Highland Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Between North Decatur, GA and Newnan, GA, road signs point toward Montgomery and Shenandoah.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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