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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.93 mi
00h 40m
Flight
30.54 mi
49.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.54 mi
Kilometers
49.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.93 mi
Kilometers
53 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Villa Rica
Mon, Apr 20, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-20T00:10
Arrive Villa Rica
Mon, Apr 20, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lithia Springs
GA

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia

From Atlanta
16.5 mi
00h 20m
To Villa Rica
16.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

    132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    1355 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest

    1071 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest

    64 m · 5 sec · Pryor Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 20 West

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    30.2 mi · 34 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Villa Rica Historic District

    60 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Liberty Road

    127 m · 8 sec · Liberty Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    717 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Montgomery Street

    2408 ft · 59 sec · East Montgomery Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Carroll Road

    68 m · 12 sec · North Carroll Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    102 m · 15 sec · Temple Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
30.2 mi · 92%
Veterans Memorial Highway
0.75 mi · 2%
East Montgomery Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Liberty Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Washington Street Southwest
0.26 mi · 1%
I 20 West
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithia Springs
00h 20m from Atlanta
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lithia Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
East Point City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

East Point City Hall

East Point , GA
2757 E Point St, East Point, GA 30344
Rating 4.1/5 17 reviews City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithia Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

94 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Villa Rica. Straight-line distance: 30.54 mi (49.15 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Villa Rica

#2 Villa Rica

City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.

Population16,795
Coordinates33.7320500, -84.9191100
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Villa Rica (-84.91911, 33.73205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Villa Rica. The current time is 00:10:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.