How far is Villa Rica, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Villa Rica, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Villa Rica and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villa Rica and Atlanta.
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Start on Temple Street
102 m · 16 sec · Temple Street
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Turn right onto North Carroll Road
68 m · 15 sec · North Carroll Road
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Turn left onto East Montgomery Street
2408 ft · 55 sec · East Montgomery Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right
728 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Road
1397 ft · 35 sec · Liberty Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East, GA 8
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
29.9 mi · 34 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Windsor Street, Ted Turner Drive, State Farm Arena
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Rawson Street Southwest
1609 ft · 49 sec · Rawson Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Southwest
958 ft · 21 sec · Central Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
1541 ft · 38 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
719 ft · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Villa Rica and Atlanta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
29.9 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Villa Rica and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Villa Rica to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 Villa Rica and 19.3 miles from Atlanta.
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 5.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Villa Rica and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
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 Villa Rica and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 30.54 mi (49.15 km).
#1 Villa Rica
City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.
| Population | 16,795 |
| Coordinates | 33.7320500, -84.9191100 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
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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