Origin
Rincon, GA
Evening in Rincon on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rincon, GA to Newnan, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 56m
Distance
247.7 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 43m
★
6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 22m
8 PM
4h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rincon, GA
Marian Florinel Condruz
Newnan, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rincon, GA to Newnan, 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 North Columbia Avenue, West Ninth Street, Blandford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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
123.8 miles from Rincon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 56m drive with frequent turns across 247.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Columbia Avenue 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 56m 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 Rincon, GA to Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Columbia Avenue | — | — |
| West Ninth Street | — | — |
| Blandford Road | — | — |
| Blue Jay Road | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Sand Hill Road | — | — |
| Sandhill Road | — | — |
| I-16 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Columbia Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rincon, GA and Newnan, GA.
1
Start on East Fourth Street
121 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Fourth Street
2
Turn left onto North Columbia Avenue
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Columbia Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Ninth Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ninth Street
4
Continue on Blandford Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Blandford Road
5
Continue on Blue Jay Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Blue Jay Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Jay Road
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Blue Jay Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
8
Exit the roundabout
118 ft
·
2 sec
9
Turn straight onto Blue Jay Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Jay Road
10
Turn left onto Sand Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sand Hill Road
11
Continue on Sandhill Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Sandhill Road
12
Turn right
2.5 mi
·
3 min
13
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I-16 West: Macon
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I-16 West: Macon
15
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
141 mi
·
2 hr 30 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
16
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 75 North: Atlanta
18
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
42 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
20
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
21
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
22
Continue straight
6.7 mi
·
7 min
23
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
24
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
25
Continue on East Taylor Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Taylor Street
26
Continue on West Taylor Street
13 mi
·
20 min
·
West Taylor Street
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
141 ft
·
5 sec
·
Newnan Road
28
Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Newnan Road
29
Continue on State Route 16 East
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 16 East
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
31
Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi
·
5 min
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
33
Exit the roundabout
8.6 mi
·
11 min
34
Turn right onto South US 29
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South US 29
35
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
36
Turn left onto Clark Street
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clark Street
37
Turn right onto Jackson Street
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jackson Street
38
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 123.8 miles from Rincon, GA, or about 2h 28m 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 54 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.8 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
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 Rincon, 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 Rincon, GA
This is one driving day of about 247.7 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Rincon, 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 123.8 mi from Rincon, GA · 2h 28m 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.8 miles from Rincon, 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
$38.73 one way
$77.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 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.
Destination
Newnan, GA
Evening in Newnan on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
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
22 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 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 Rincon, GA to Newnan, 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 North Columbia Avenue, West Ninth Street, Blandford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.8 miles from Rincon, 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 straightforward 4h 56m 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 Rincon, GA to Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rincon, GA to Newnan, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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