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Trip from Newnan, GA to Carrollton, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

22.7 mi

36 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

Newnan, GA

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county seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Carrollton, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newnan, GA to Carrollton, GA covers 22.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, US 27 Alternate, Temple Avenue West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street 9.8 mi 14m
US 27 Alternate 5.1 mi 7m
Temple Avenue West 4.9 mi 7m
Newnan Road 1.7 mi 3m
Newnan Street 0.5 mi <1m
Clark Street 0.4 mi <1m
Alabama Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Cliff Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Main Street — 9.8 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Carrollton, GA.

1

Start on US 29; GA 14

82 ft · 8 sec · Jackson Street
2

Turn right onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16; GA 34

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Clark Street
3

Continue on US 27 Alternate; GA 16; GA 34

4.9 mi · 7 min · Temple Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 27 Alternate; GA 16

5.1 mi · 7 min · US 27 Alternate; GA 16
Use the straight lane.
5

Enter roundabout onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16

59 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
6

Continue on US 27 Alternate; GA 16

9.7 mi · 14 min · Main Street
7

Enter roundabout onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16

121 ft · 4 sec · Newnan Road
8

Continue on US 27 Alternate; GA 16

1.7 mi · 3 min · Newnan Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on Newnan Street

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Newnan Street
10

Continue on Alabama Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Alabama Street
11

Turn left onto North Cliff Street

407 ft · 25 sec · North Cliff Street
12

Turn sharp left onto Maple Street

317 ft · 13 sec · Maple Street
13

Turn left

117 ft · 10 sec
14

Turn right

142 ft · 10 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
10.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
22.5 mi into trip | ~34m in | North Cliff Street

Turn left onto North Cliff Street

Navigation decision point

6
22.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | Maple Street

Turn sharp left onto Maple Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
22.6 mi into trip | ~35m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
22.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.48 one way

$6.96 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $3.82 $7.63
premium $4.64 $4.14 $8.29
diesel $5.60 $5.00 $10.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Aug 26, 2026

Origin

Newnan, GA

Late night in Newnan on Friday

Local time

5:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

0 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:13PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:42PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Carrollton, GA

Late night in Carrollton on Friday

Local time

5:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

0 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:13PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:42PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

35m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

22.7 mi in 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 10.4 miles (US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.5 miles (North Cliff Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (Maple Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,173 ft 783 ft

Total Climb

406 ft

Total Descent

294 ft

Highest Point

1,173 ft

~17.8 mi in

Elevation Range

390 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Newnan, GA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Coweta County Courthouse — county courthouse in Newnan, United States of America

Arriving in Carrollton, GA

Full guide →

Carrollton is in the West High Country of Georgia.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.5 miles (North Cliff Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (Maple Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carrollton, GA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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