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Trip from Newnan, GA to Duluth, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

65.3 mi

105 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m

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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city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Duluth, GA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Newnan to Duluth, you are looking at a 65.3-mile journey across the heart of Georgia. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 23 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an affordable way to traverse the Southeast. Because the route is entirely contained within Georgia, you will stay within the same region for the duration of your travel. This trip is best suited for those who prefer a direct, highway-focused drive rather than a scenic, winding backroad experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 85 37 mi 43m
Northeast Expressway 12.4 mi 15m
Interstate Highway 85 6.3 mi 6m
Bullsboro Drive 2.9 mi 4m
Buford Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Steve Reynolds Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
Pleasant Hill Road 1.2 mi 2m
Jefferson Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 85 — 37 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

9.7 mi · 11 min · Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 85

6.3 mi · 6 min · Interstate Highway 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 103 Toward Steve Reynolds Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto Steve Reynolds Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Steve Reynolds Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
15

Turn right onto US 23; GA 13

1.5 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway
16

Turn left onto 120

494 ft · 22 sec · West Lawrenceville Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto Main Street

43 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
18

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

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

capital city of Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atlanta, GA

33 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

Union City, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Atlanta, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.7 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 60.5 — 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.
7
60.5 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward Steve Reynolds Boulevard

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 103 Toward Steve Reynolds Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.21 one way

$20.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $11.17 $22.33
premium $4.70 $12.09 $24.17
diesel $5.61 $14.42 $28.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.6 0 $6.86 $3.13
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61
EV Truck/SUV 26.1 0 $9.14 $4.18

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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 12, 2026

Origin

Newnan, GA

Late night in Newnan on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Duluth, GA

Late night in Duluth on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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 23m 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?

Prepare for a drive that relies heavily on major infrastructure, with 85% of your time spent on the highway. You will spend the bulk of your travel on I-85 and the Northeast Expressway, which define the personality of this route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 37-mile segment on I-85, allowing you to settle into a consistent pace. While the road is efficient, it functions primarily as a high-speed transit corridor rather than a leisurely cruise. Expect a practical, interstate-focused experience that prioritizes speed and connectivity over winding scenery.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 65.3 miles you will encounter 13 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,095 ft 858 ft

Total Climb

619 ft

Total Descent

504 ft

Highest Point

1,095 ft

~65.3 mi in

Elevation Range

237 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). 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 Duluth, 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 Duluth, 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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