Origin
Pooler, GA
Morning in Pooler on Saturday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pooler, 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
4h 47m
Distance
248.1 mi
399 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 34m
★
6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pooler, GA
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Newnan, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pooler, GA to Newnan, GA covers 248.1 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 80 East, Rogers Street, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.80 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
124.1 miles from Pooler, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 248.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 47m drive with frequent turns across 248.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 80 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pooler, GA to Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 80 East | — | — |
| Rogers Street | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| I 16 West | — | — |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | — | — |
| Fall Line Freeway | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| GA 16 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 80 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pooler, GA and Newnan, GA.
1
Start on US Highway 80 East
525 ft
·
20 sec
·
US Highway 80 East
2
Turn left onto Rogers Street
390 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rogers Street
3
Turn left onto US Highway 80 East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 80 East
4
Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Brunswick
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 95 South: Brunswick
5
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
8
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
9
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 75 North: Atlanta
11
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
42 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
13
Keep slight left to continue on GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center
14
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
15
Continue straight
6.7 mi
·
7 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
17
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
18
Continue on East Taylor Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Taylor Street
19
Continue on West Taylor Street
13 mi
·
20 min
·
West Taylor Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
141 ft
·
5 sec
·
Newnan Road
21
Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Newnan Road
22
Continue on State Route 16 East
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 16 East
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
24
Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi
·
5 min
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
26
Exit the roundabout
8.6 mi
·
11 min
27
Turn right onto South US 29
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South US 29
28
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
29
Turn left onto Clark Street
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clark Street
30
Turn right onto Jackson Street
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jackson Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 124.1 miles from Pooler, GA, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
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 55 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.1 miles or 2h 23m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newnan, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pooler, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Pooler, GA
This is one driving day of about 248.1 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Pooler, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.1 mi from Pooler, GA · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.1 miles from Pooler, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newnan, GA
The final approach into Newnan, 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 Newnan, 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
$38.80 one way
$77.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.42 | $84.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.92 | $91.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.78 | $109.55 |
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: 86.8 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 | 74.4 | 0 | $26.05 | $11.91 |
| Efficient EV | 62 | 0 | $21.71 | $9.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.2 | 1 | $34.73 | $15.88 |
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.
Destination
Newnan, GA
Morning in Newnan on Saturday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
124 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
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
4h 47m 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 Pooler, GA to Newnan, GA covers 248.1 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 80 East, Rogers Street, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.1 miles from Pooler, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.80 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 straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pooler, GA to Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pooler, GA to Newnan, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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