Road Trips from Newnan, GA
Looking for a quick escape from Newnan? You've got options. Several nearby towns are less than an hour away, perfect for a day trip, with a few offering access to significant park areas like the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. If you're up for a longer haul, there's a significant drive down to Savannah for a more substantial excursion. Most routes stick to flat terrain, making for straightforward driving, whether you prefer highway or surface roads.
Total Routes
8
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
7
Under 2 hours
7 total in this range
Lilburn, GA
1h 15m59.6 mi one way
This 1.3-hour drive to Lilburn offers a good balance with a drive score of 9, mixing highway and surface roads. It's closer than Savannah and provides access to both Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, unlike some of the shorter trips.
Cartersville, GA
1h 36m78.2 mi one way
Braselton, GA
1h 43m87.2 mi one way
Braselton is a 1.7-hour drive, mostly highway, with a drive score of 7. It's a longer option than Fayetteville but offers access to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, similar to the Lilburn trip.
Union City, GA
32m23.4 mi one way
Winder, GA
1h 50m86.9 mi one way
At 1.8 hours, Winder is one of the longer day trip options, primarily on highways with a drive score of 7. It provides access to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, making it comparable in park offerings to Braselton.
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Lilburn, GA
1h 15m59.6 mi one way
Savannah, GA
4h 55m254.4 mi one way
Cartersville, GA
1h 36m78.2 mi one way
Braselton, GA
1h 43m87.2 mi one way
Lilburn, GA
1h 15m59.6 mi one way
Savannah, GA
4h 55m254.4 mi one way
Carrollton, GA
35m22.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for all routes, with opportunities to visit parks like the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Summer
Summer heat makes park visits more comfortable on routes with access to areas like the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance drives to destinations with parks, such as those near the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Winter
Winter presents clear driving conditions for all trips, including the longer drives to Tifton or Savannah.
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