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Trip from Newnan, GA to Conyers, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

56.9 mi

92 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

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

city in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

Newnan, GA

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city in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States

Conyers, GA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 56.9 miles, this drive from Newnan to Conyers typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a single day, making it perfect for a quick commute or a regional visit. You can expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs quite manageable. By utilizing I-85, the Atlanta Bypass, and the Purple Heart Highway, you will navigate through the heart of the Southeast region. Whether you are traveling for business or catching up with friends, this route offers a practical connection between these two Georgia communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 85 21 mi 22m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 14.7 mi 17m
Purple Heart Highway 11.5 mi 12m
Bullsboro Drive 2.9 mi 4m
GA 14 Connector 0.7 mi <1m
Jefferson Street 0.6 mi 1m
West Avenue Southwest 0.5 mi 1m
Jackson Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 85 — 21 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Conyers, 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

21 mi · 22 min · I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 69B Toward GA 279: Old National Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto GA 14 Connector

0.7 mi · 48 sec · GA 14 Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 285

15 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 3 min
Exit 46B Toward I 20 East: Augusta Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 20 East: Augusta Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 20

12 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 80 Toward West Avenue, Conyers Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

122 ft · 3 sec
Toward Iris Drive, Monastery
16

Keep slight left at fork

252 ft · 6 sec
Toward West Avenue, Conyers, Dogwood Drive, Conyers Historic District Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto Klondike Road Southwest

302 ft · 5 sec · Klondike Road Southwest
18

Continue on West Avenue Southwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Avenue Southwest
19

Turn right onto Railroad Street Northwest

350 ft · 15 sec · Railroad Street Northwest
20

Continue on Peek Street Northwest

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Peek Street Northwest
21

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street Northwest

496 ft · 9 sec · Main Street Northwest
22

Arrive at destination

Main Street Northwest

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Fulton and Clayton counties, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

College Park, GA

28 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

Palmetto, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

College Park, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Newnan, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.9 and 55.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
25.9 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward GA 279: Old National Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 69B Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
8
27.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airpor...
7
42.4 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Augusta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46B Toward I 20 East: Augusta
8
55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward West Avenue, Conyers

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 80 Toward West Avenue, Conyers
9
55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward West Avenue, Conyers, Dogwood Drive, Conyers Historic District

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward West Avenue, Conyers, Dogwood Drive, Con...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.90 one way

$17.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $9.73 $19.46
premium $4.70 $10.53 $21.06
diesel $5.61 $12.56 $25.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.1 0 $5.97 $2.73
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28
EV Truck/SUV 22.8 0 $7.97 $3.64

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Newnan, GA

Late night in Newnan on Tuesday

Local time

5:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Conyers, GA

Late night in Conyers on Tuesday

Local time

5:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

College Park, GA

28 mi in

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

1 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

1h 10m 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 mixed driving experience that transitions from standard interstate travel to regional highway segments. With a 38% highway share, you will spend a good portion of your time on major roads, including a 21-mile stretch on I-85 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The transition onto the Atlanta Bypass creates a shift in traffic density, requiring you to remain alert as you navigate the perimeter. Because this route balances high-speed lanes with secondary highways, the rhythm of your drive will change periodically, keeping the experience from feeling like a monotonous grind.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on I 85.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Conyers, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.

Macon

27.2 mi in | ~33m

About the Cities

Starting in Newnan, GA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

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

Arriving in Conyers, GA

Full guide →

Conyers is a city in the Piedmont region of the U.S. state 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 1h 10m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21 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 Conyers, 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 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Conyers, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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