Trip from Valdosta, GA to Newnan, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 32m

Distance

234 mi

377 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 19m ★

6 AM

4h 32m

8 AM

4h 59m

10 AM

4h 42m

12 PM

4h 39m

3 PM

4h 43m

5 PM

4h 58m

8 PM

4h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia, United States

Valdosta, GA

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city in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

Newnan, GA

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Trip Overview

This 234-mile drive from Valdosta, GA, to Newnan, GA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 32 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-75, with some time on GA 16 and Larry Justice Highway, making it a highway-focused experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, it's an economical journey. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward transition between two points in Georgia. Plan for one main stop to break up the drive. The overall feel is practical and efficient, ideal for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

117 miles from Valdosta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	167.1 mi	2h 59m
GA 16	19.4 mi	25m
Larry Justice Highway	15.9 mi	17m
West Taylor Street	13.4 mi	20m
State Route 16 East	6.8 mi	9m
South US 29	3.2 mi	5m
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway	2.4 mi	3m
West Hill Avenue	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 167.1 mi, about 2h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta, GA and Newnan, GA.

Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

42 ft · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business

234 ft · 12 sec · North Patterson Street

Turn right onto West Valley Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Valley Street

Turn left onto North Oak Street

276 ft · 12 sec · North Oak Street

Turn right onto US 84; US 221; GA 38

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Central Avenue

Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hill Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 75

140 mi · 2 hr 30 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 75

27 mi · 28 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 205 Toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

104 ft · 4 sec

Toward GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center Use the left lane.

Turn left onto GA 16

0.3 mi · 28 sec · GA 16

Continue on GA 16

6.7 mi · 7 min · GA 16

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16

2.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 16

1.0 mi · 1 min · Memorial Drive

Continue on GA 16

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Taylor Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 16

13 mi · 20 min · West Taylor Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto GA 16

142 ft · 4 sec · Newnan Road

Continue on GA 16

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Newnan Road

Continue on GA 16

6.8 mi · 9 min · State Route 16 East

Use the left / straight lanes.

Enter roundabout onto GA 16

103 ft · 1 sec · GA 16

Continue on GA 16

3.8 mi · 5 min · GA 16

Enter roundabout onto GA 16

47 ft · 1 sec · GA 16

Continue on GA 16

8.6 mi · 11 min · GA 16

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16

3.2 mi · 5 min · South US 29

Continue on US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16

0.6 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16; GA 34

294 ft · 9 sec · Clark Street

Turn right onto US 29; GA 14

82 ft · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Arrive at destination

US 29; GA 14

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour 32-minute duration, this trip is best tackled as a single-day adventure. Leaving Valdosta in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Newnan without feeling rushed. You'll have one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the long 167.1-mile stretch on I-75, to ensure a smooth journey. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can adjust your departure time based on traffic or personal preference.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 117 miles from Valdosta, GA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 167.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 51 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 117 miles or 2h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newnan, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Valdosta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Valdosta, GA

This is one driving day of about 234 miles and 4h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Valdosta, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 167.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, GA

117 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

Ashburn, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Valley, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117 miles from Valdosta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 167.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

E41 Coffee & Burgers

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tifton, Georgia

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 58min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293964100

Visit website

Starbucks

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Forsyth, Georgia

1.1 mi

Augie's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valdosta, Georgia

1.7 mi

Best coffee break

Gūd Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valdosta, Georgia

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+12295614259

Visit website

Leaf and Bean

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newnan, Georgia

0.4 mi

The Good Book & Red Door Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valdosta, Georgia

0.2 mi

E41 Coffee & Burgers

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293964100

Visit website

Starbucks

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Forsyth, Georgia

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+14787582001

Visit website

Augie's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12294744128

Visit website

Flantastic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12295390598

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Valdosta, GA

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12294744541

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12295065172

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12295134414

Visit website

Gūd Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+12295614259

Visit website

Leaf and Bean

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Newnan, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17706837290

Visit website

The Good Book & Red Door Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12295481198

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

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Red Owl Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12292325663

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12295134644

Visit website

Starbucks

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Newnan, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12292472787

Visit website

ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12293915205

Visit website

Lowndes County Historical Society & Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+12292474780

Visit website

Fulwood Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293913863

Visit website

World's Largest Peanut Monument

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Ashburn, Georgia

Tifton Terminal Railway Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+12292565415

Museum of Arts and Sciences

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14784773232

Visit website

Ellis Brothers Pecans Inc

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Vienna, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18006350616

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 193 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street

Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street

Navigation decision point

142.8 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta

185.7 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Take the exit toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson

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 205 Toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson

186.1 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georg...

193 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in | GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.59 one way

$73.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$40.01	$80.02
premium	$4.70	$43.31	$86.62
diesel	$5.61	$51.66	$103.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.2	0	$24.57	$11.23
Efficient EV	58.5	0	$20.47	$9.36
EV Truck/SUV	93.6	1	$32.76	$14.98

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 20, 2026

Origin

Valdosta, GA

Late night in Valdosta on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newnan, GA

Late night in Newnan on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

82°F

Jackson, GA

117 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

7 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

4h 32m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 145.2

Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16

Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect an 85% highway drive, dominated by the efficiency of I-75 for the majority of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 167.1 miles on I-75, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of driving. As you transition to GA 16 and Larry Justice Highway, the character might shift slightly, but the profile remains largely highway-oriented. This drive is designed for steady progress, with minimal deviations from high-speed travel.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 167.1 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and GA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 234 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street): Navigation decision point; at 142.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Valdosta, GA and Newnan, GA, road signs point toward Jackson, University Of Georgia Griffin Campus and Griffin Regional Welcome Center.

Jackson

185.7 mi in | ~3h 21m

University Of Georgia Griffin Campus

186.1 mi in | ~3h 22m

Griffin Regional Welcome Center

186.1 mi in | ~3h 22m

About the Cities

Starting in Valdosta, GA

Full guide →

Valdosta is the 10th largest city in the state of Georgia. It is located in Lowndes County, in the state's Plantation Midlands region. The population is about 50,000 people. Valdosta is one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia, where new buildings are always being built somewhere.

Arriving 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 4h 32m. Total distance: 234 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 167.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 35 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 Newnan, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Newnan, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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