Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
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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Lilburn, GA
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The drive from Newnan, GA to Lilburn, GA covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, I 85, Lawrenceville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.3 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 22.3 mi | 25m |
| I 85 | 21 mi | 22m |
| Lawrenceville Highway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Bullsboro Drive | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| SR 8 CONN | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Stone Mountain Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| GA 14 Connector | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 182 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,396 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~773 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Lilburn, GA.
Start on US 29; GA 14
Turn left onto GA 34
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16; GA 34
Continue on GA 34
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 85
Take the exit
Merge onto GA 14 Connector
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 285
Take the exit
Merge onto US 78; GA 410
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 8 CONN
Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Turn right
Turn slight right onto US 29; GA 8
Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest
Turn left onto Church Street Northwest
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.8 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward US 78 East: Snellville, Athens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Tucker
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.13 one way
$18.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| premium | $4.64 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Newnan on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Lilburn on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
92°F
Lake City, GA
30 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
59.6 mi in 1h 15m — 46% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
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 3.7 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
327 ft
Total Descent
353 ft
Highest Point
1,055 ft
~55.4 mi in
Elevation Range
251 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newnan, GA and Lilburn, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Athens and Tucker.
Macon
Athens
Tucker
Top landmarks
Founded 1890
Lilburn is a city in the Metro Atlanta region of Georgia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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