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Trip from Bowdon, GA to Paradise Estates, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

33.7 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bowdon, GA, GA

Bowdon, GA

Joshua Brown

Downtown Paradise Estates, GA, GA

Paradise Estates, GA

Griffin Wooldridge

Trip Overview

Bowdon, GA to Paradise Estates, GA is 33.7 miles and takes about 44m via Tom Murphy Freeway, Rome Street, and GA 61, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region and the state of Georgia, offering a straightforward journey. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick excursion or an easy leg of a longer adventure. You'll experience mostly highway driving, so pack accordingly for a comfortable ride.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tom Murphy Freeway 18.5 mi 19m
Rome Street 9.6 mi 13m
GA 61 2.1 mi 3m
North Carroll Street 1 mi 1m
Lake Paradise Road 0.9 mi 1m
Lake Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Rockmart Road 0.4 mi <1m
Wedowee Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tom Murphy Freeway — 18.5 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowdon, GA and Paradise Estates, GA.

1

Start on GA 100

112 ft · 4 sec · Wedowee Street
2

Continue on GA 100

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Carroll Street
3

Continue on GA 100

9.6 mi · 13 min · Rome Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 20

19 mi · 19 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 24 Toward GA 61, GA 101: Villa Rica Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto GA 61; GA 101

2.1 mi · 3 min · GA 61; GA 101
Use the left lane.
8

Enter roundabout onto GA 101

263 ft · 5 sec · Rockmart Road
9

Continue on GA 101

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Rockmart Road
10

Turn left onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lake Paradise Road
11

Turn left onto Lake Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lake Drive
12

Arrive at destination

Lake Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 32 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
10.6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward I 20 East: Atlanta

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
5
10.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 20 / Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge onto I 20 / Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.5 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward GA 61, GA 101: Villa Rica

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 24 Toward GA 61, GA 101: Villa Rica
4
29.8 mi into trip | ~36m in | GA 61; GA 101

Turn left onto GA 61; GA 101

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
32 mi into trip | ~39m in | GA 101 / Rockmart Road

Enter roundabout onto GA 101 / Rockmart Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.99 one way

$9.98 round trip

$3.76/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $5.63 $11.26
premium $4.67 $6.19 $12.39
diesel $5.76 $7.64 $15.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.54 $1.62
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
EV Truck/SUV 13.5 0 $4.72 $2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Oct 11, 2026

Origin

Bowdon, GA

Afternoon in Bowdon on Saturday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Sunny

W 15 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 11:56AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:25AM EDT until October 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Paradise Estates, GA

Afternoon in Paradise Estates on Saturday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Slight Chance Drizzle

W 10 to 15 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 11:56AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:25AM EDT until October 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 61% of your travel occurring on highways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 18.5 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The road transitions between different main roads like Rome Street and GA 61, so be prepared for some variation in the driving experience. Expect a generally efficient and direct journey for most of the 33.7 miles.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on Tom Murphy Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Murphy Freeway and Rome Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (I 20 / Tom Murphy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,343 ft 1,030 ft

Total Climb

469 ft

Total Descent

497 ft

Highest Point

1,343 ft

~9.6 mi in

Elevation Range

313 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

39min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Villa Rica, GA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Su 05:30-20:30

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee Co

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

24min in 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bremen, GA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-19:00

Visit website

Domino's

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

39min in 0.2 mi from route

Villa Rica, GA

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00

Visit website

Papa John's

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

39min in 0.2 mi from route

Villa Rica, GA

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Tu-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-23:00; Su...

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

39min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Villa Rica, GA

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

39min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Villa Rica, GA

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Tu-Mo 08:00-21:00

Visit website

Chipotle

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

39min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Villa Rica, GA

Cuisine: mexican

Hours: Mo-Su 10:45-23:00

Visit website

Kong Long

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

39min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Villa Rica, GA

Cuisine: chinese

Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

Visit website

Tally Valley Park

Park

Early in the drive, short detour

15min in 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

AWG - We Remember

Monument

Around the midpoint, short detour

20min in 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hungarian Colony

Memorial

Around the midpoint, short detour

20min in 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

10 Commandments

Monument

Around the midpoint, short detour

24min in 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529 Memorial

Memorial

Near the start, short detour

5min in 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Bowdon, GA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (I 20 / Tom Murphy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Paradise Estates, GA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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