How far is Villa Rica, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Villa Rica, GA to Marietta, GA is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.53 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.1 mi
42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.1 mi
Kilometers
42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.75 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Villa Rica
Mon, Apr 20, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villa Rica
2026-04-19T22:32
Arrive Marietta
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Villa Rica
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hiram
GA

Human settlement in Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America

From Villa Rica
15.8 mi
00h 25m
To Marietta
15.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Villa Rica and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Villa Rica and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on Temple Street

    76 m · 18 sec · Temple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Candler Street

    30 m · 7 sec · North Candler Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1330 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dallas Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dallas Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dallas Highway

    21 m · 1 sec · Dallas Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Dallas Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Dallas Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Villa Rica Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Villa Rica Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Nathan Dean Boulevard

    779 ft · 15 sec · Nathan Dean Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Marietta Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Dallas Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitlock Avenue Northwest

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    113 m · 14 sec · North Marietta Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mill Street Northwest

    633 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Park Square

    69 m · 6 sec · West Park Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Villa Rica and Marietta.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Villa Rica Highway
11.5 mi · 36%
Dallas Highway
9.55 mi · 30%
Charles Hardy Parkway
2.95 mi · 9%
Whitlock Avenue Northwest
2.91 mi · 9%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
1.92 mi · 6%
Marietta Highway
1.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Villa Rica Highway

Continue on Villa Rica Highway

11.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hiram
00h 25m from Villa Rica
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Villa Rica and Chance Rain Showers near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Villa Rica to Marietta?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hiram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Villa Rica and 15.8 miles from Marietta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Villa Rica and Chance Rain Showers near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Hiram

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 Hiram and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Acworth Power Department

Acworth , GA
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hiram.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

97 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

102 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villa Rica and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 26.1 mi (42 km).

Villa Rica

#1 Villa Rica

City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.

Population16,795
Coordinates33.7320500, -84.9191100
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Temple Street (-84.919061, 33.732085)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.79
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.40 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.92 $9.83
Premium $4.78 $5.30 $10.61
Diesel $5.62 $6.24 $12.49

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 Villa Rica and Marietta. The current time is 22:32:29.

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.