Origin
Villa Rica, GA
Evening in Villa Rica on Sunday
Local time
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Villa Rica, GA to Marietta, GA
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Villa Rica, GA
Giorgi Gobadze
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Villa Rica to Marietta, Georgia, you are in for a quick 31.5-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 49 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $5 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. You will navigate via Villa Rica Highway, Charles Hardy Parkway, and Dallas Highway as you transition between these two Georgia cities. Because the entire trip is well under an hour, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your own needs rather than worrying about long-haul logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.8 miles from Villa Rica, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local route rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. With only 18 miles of your trip occurring on highways, you will spend a significant portion of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.5-mile segment along Villa Rica Highway. Expect the road's character to shift as you move through these varying stretches, requiring you to stay attentive to the winding layout. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that demands more focus than a typical high-speed highway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Villa Rica Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Candler Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Candler Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 61 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (GA 61 / Dallas Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Candler Street
Turn left onto North Candler Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 61 / Main Street
Turn right onto GA 61 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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GA 61 / Dallas Highway
Enter roundabout onto GA 61 / Dallas Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
16.8 mi into trip
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~25m in
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GA 120; GA 360 / Marietta Highway
Turn left onto GA 120; GA 360 / Marietta Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
31.3 mi into trip
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~48m in
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GA 5; GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Turn left onto GA 5; GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica Highway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Dallas Highway | 9.6 mi | 15m |
| Charles Hardy Parkway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Whitlock Avenue Northwest | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Jimmy Campbell Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Marietta Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Villa Rica Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villa Rica, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on Temple Street
248 ft
·
17 sec
·
Temple Street
2
Turn left onto North Candler Street
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Candler Street
3
Turn right onto GA 61
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto GA 61
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas Highway
Use the none lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto GA 61
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dallas Highway
6
Continue on GA 61
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas Highway
7
Continue on GA 61
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Villa Rica Highway
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on GA 61
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Nathan Dean Boulevard
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 278; GA 6; GA 120
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto GA 120; GA 360
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Marietta Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on GA 120
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Continue on GA 120
7.4 mi
·
11 min
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Dallas Highway
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on GA 120
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitlock Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Turn left onto GA 5; GA 120 Alternate
372 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Mill Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mill Street Northwest
17
Turn right onto West Park Square
225 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Park Square
18
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 49-minute drive, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it best suits your plans without needing to worry about mid-trip rest stops. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, prioritize leaving during daylight hours to ensure better visibility for all the lane changes and turns you will encounter. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, so simply top off your tank before you depart to stay within your $5 fuel budget. My best advice is to keep your GPS active throughout the trip, as the transition between the three main thoroughfares can be frequent and requires careful navigation.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.8 miles from Villa Rica, GA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.5 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 31.5 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.8 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marietta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Villa Rica, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Villa Rica, GA
This is one driving day of about 31.5 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Villa Rica, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Villa Rica Highway for about 11.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Villa Rica, GA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Villa Rica, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marietta, GA
The final approach into Marietta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Marietta, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.04 one way
$10.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| premium | $4.78 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Marietta, GA
Evening in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Villa Rica, GA to Marietta, GA covers 31.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Villa Rica Highway, Dallas Highway, Charles Hardy Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Villa Rica, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Candler Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 61 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (GA 61 / Dallas Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Villa Rica, GA to Marietta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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