Origin
Newnan, GA
Morning in Newnan on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newnan, GA to Doraville, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Doraville, GA
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Trip Overview
Newnan to Doraville is 52.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via I 85, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Georgia, traveling through the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that primarily uses major highways, making it a convenient option for moving between these two points. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's well-suited for a single-day trip without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 37 mi | 43m |
| Northeast Expressway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Bullsboro Drive | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Buford Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Clairmont Road Northeast | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Shallowford Road Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 37 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Doraville, 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
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 91
Toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I-85 Access Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I-85 Access Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 23; GA 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Clairmont Road Northeast
12
Turn right onto US 23; GA 13
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Buford Highway
13
Turn slight left onto Shallowford Road Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shallowford Road Northeast
14
Turn right
47 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 47.7 — 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
6
41.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
6
44.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur
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 91
Toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.23 one way
$16.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Doraville, GA
Morning in Doraville on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
3 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 8m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 82% of the 52.6 miles on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant stretch of 37 miles on I 85. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach and navigate through the Atlanta metropolitan area. The initial portion on Bullsboro Drive and then Northeast Expressway will transition you onto the interstate.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Northeast Expressway. 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
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (GA 34 / Posey Place): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Doraville, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur along the way.
Decatur
47.7 mi in
|
~1h
About the Cities
Starting in Newnan, GA
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Coweta County Courthouse — county courthouse in Newnan, United States of America
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 8m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37 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 Doraville, 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 41.8 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Doraville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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