Origin
Newnan, GA
Late night in Newnan on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newnan, GA to Mableton, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Mableton, GA
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Trip Overview
Newnan to Mableton is 43 miles and takes about 57 minutes via I 85 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, covering a relatively short distance that's mostly highway driving. It's a straightforward connection between two points in the Southeast, ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger road trip. You'll experience a mix of highway speeds and potentially some urban traffic as you approach your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Drive Southwestg | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Bullsboro Drive | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Posey Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 20.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Mableton, 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
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 285
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 9
Toward GA 139: Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Adamsville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
342 ft
·
15 sec
Toward GA 139 North: Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Adamsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto GA 139
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive Southwestg
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto US 78; US 278; GA 8
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Whispering Pines Road
100 ft
·
8 sec
·
Whispering Pines Road
15
Turn sharp right
155 ft
·
11 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 35.7 — 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
25.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
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 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta Internati...
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
8
35.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward GA 139: Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Adamsville
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 9
Toward GA 139: Martin Luther King Junior Drive,...
9
35.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 139 North: Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Adamsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GA 139 North: Martin Luther King Junior...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.72 one way
$13.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
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
Mableton, GA
Late night in Mableton on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
22 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
20 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
57m 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 route has a highway share of 48%, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of the 43 miles on faster roads. The longest stretch on I 85 covers 20.6 miles, offering a period of consistent cruising. You'll transition from highway to surface roads, specifically Martin Luther King Junior Drive Southwest, as you get closer to Mableton. Expect to navigate a mixed highway and surface road profile throughout the drive.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 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 Mableton, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport, Chattanooga and Adamsville.
Atlanta International Airport
25.4 mi in
|
~31m
Chattanooga
25.7 mi in
|
~31m
Adamsville
35.6 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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 20.6 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Mableton, 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 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 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 Mableton, 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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