Origin
Newnan, GA
Late night in Newnan on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newnan, GA to College Park, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newnan, GA
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College Park, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Newnan to College Park, you are looking at a straightforward 30.7-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. This route is designed as a quick day trip, making it an ideal option for commuters or those heading toward the Atlanta metro area. With a fuel cost of approximately $5, it is a very budget-friendly excursion within Georgia. You will primarily utilize I-85 to bridge the gap between these two Southeast locations. Because the duration is well under an hour, there is no need to consider an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the drive in a single trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 24.3 mi | 26m |
| Bullsboro Drive | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Camp Creek Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Posey Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harvard Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 24.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and College Park, GA.
1
Start on US 29; GA 14
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto GA 34
281 ft
·
14 sec
·
Posey Place
3
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16; GA 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
4
Continue on GA 34
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bullsboro Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 85
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 72
Toward Camp Creek Parkway, Air Cargo
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Camp Creek Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on GA 6
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Camp Creek Parkway
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
144 ft
·
8 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Harvard Avenue
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Harvard Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 30.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 34 / Posey Place
Turn left onto GA 34 / Posey Place
Navigation decision point
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Camp Creek Parkway, Air Cargo
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 72
Toward Camp Creek Parkway, Air Cargo
7
29.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Camp Creek Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Camp Creek Parkway
7
30.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.80 one way
$9.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
College Park, GA
Late night in College Park on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 80% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major roads. After navigating local surface streets like Bullsboro Drive and Jefferson Street to get moving, you will merge onto I-85 for the bulk of your travel. The drive features a significant 24.3-mile uninterrupted stretch on the interstate, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. You will find that the character of the road is purely functional, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding scenery. It is a predictable, high-speed transit that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.3 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.2 miles in near GA 34 / Posey Place.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (GA 34 / Posey Place): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,047 ft
887 ft
Total Climb
341 ft
Total Descent
273 ft
Highest Point
1,047 ft
~30.7 mi in
Elevation Range
161 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newnan, GA to College Park, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Air Cargo along the way.
Air Cargo
29.1 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Arriving in College Park, GA
Full guide →College Park is a city of 15,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta.
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 38m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.3 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at College Park, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles (GA 34 / Posey Place): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at College Park, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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