Origin
Newnan, GA
Afternoon in Newnan on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newnan, GA to Druid Hills, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Druid Hills, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Newnan to Druid Hills, you are looking at a manageable 42.7-mile journey that typically takes about 56 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your Southeast travels. Because this trip remains entirely within Georgia, you will not encounter major regional shifts, but you will experience a transition from the local streets of Newnan toward the urban environment of Druid Hills. It is a straightforward drive that serves as a practical connection between these two areas, allowing you to reach your destination in under an hour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 34.3 mi | 39m |
| Bullsboro Drive | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Highland Avenue Northeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Oakdale Road Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 34.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Druid Hills, 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
34 mi
·
39 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 248C
Toward GA 10 East: Andrew Young International Boulevard, John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward GA 10 East: John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center, Martin Luther King Junior National Historic Park
Use the left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on GA 10
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast
455 ft
·
12 sec
·
Boulevard Northeast
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Highland Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 29; US 78; US 278; GA 8; GA 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
13
Turn left onto Oakdale Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakdale Road Northeast
14
Turn right onto The By Way Northeast
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
The By Way Northeast
15
Arrive at destination
The By Way Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
39.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward GA 10 East: Andrew Young International Boulevard, John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center
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 248C
Toward GA 10 East: Andrew Young International B...
9
39.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 10 East: John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center, Martin Luther King Junior National Historic Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward GA 10 East: John Lewis Freedom Parkway,...
7
39.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Boulevard Northeast
Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
39.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Highland Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Highland Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Druid Hills, GA
Afternoon in Druid Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
21 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
22 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
56m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, including Posey Place, Jefferson Street, and Bullsboro Drive, which keep the pace steady and require your full attention. Because the journey relies exclusively on local roads, there is no single long-distance uninterrupted stretch to speak of. The character of the road is defined by its frequent turns, making it a more active driving experience than a typical highway commute. Prepare to stay alert as you transition between these specific local roads to complete your trek.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.3 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 42.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Newnan, GA and Druid Hills, GA, road signs point toward Carter Center and Martin Luther King Junior National Historic Park.
Carter Center
39.1 mi in
|
~48m
Martin Luther King Junior National Historic Park
39.3 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.3 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 Druid Hills, 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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Druid Hills, 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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