How far is Atlanta, GA from Villa Rica, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Villa Rica, GA is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Villa Rica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Villa Rica.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
1355 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
1071 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest
64 m · 5 sec · Pryor Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
30.2 mi · 34 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Villa Rica Historic District
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Liberty Road
127 m · 8 sec · Liberty Road
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Turn slight right
717 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Montgomery Street
2408 ft · 59 sec · East Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Carroll Road
68 m · 12 sec · North Carroll Road
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Turn left onto Temple Street
102 m · 15 sec · Temple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Temple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Villa Rica.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
30.2 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Villa Rica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Villa Rica?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lithia Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Atlanta and 16.5 miles from Villa Rica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Villa Rica.
Stop Ideas Near Lithia Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
East Point City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithia Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Villa Rica. Straight-line distance: 30.54 mi (49.15 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Villa Rica
City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.
| Population | 16,795 |
| Coordinates | 33.7320500, -84.9191100 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Villa Rica (-84.91911, 33.73205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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