Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Zion, GA
Art Merikotka
Paradise Estates, GA
Griffin Wooldridge
This quick 21.6-mile drive from Mount Zion to Paradise Estates, Georgia, is perfect for a day trip, taking only about 32 minutes to complete. With a highway share of 66%, you'll experience a predominantly highway-focused journey. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, making it an economical option for a short excursion within the Southeast region. You won't need to break this trip up with an overnight stay, and with no recommended stops, you can complete it in one go. This route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two Georgia locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| Bowdon Junction Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| GA 61 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Park Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Lake Paradise Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lake Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Mount Zion Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rockmart Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Zion, GA and Paradise Estates, GA.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right onto GA 16
Turn left onto Mitchell Street
Turn left onto Bowdon Junction Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 20
Take the exit
Turn left onto GA 61; GA 101
Enter roundabout onto GA 101
Continue on GA 101
Turn left onto CR 80
Turn left onto Lake Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto GA 16 / Mount Zion Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 20 / Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Enter roundabout onto GA 101 / Rockmart Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| premium | $4.78 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Mount Zion on Wednesday
Local time
9:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Paradise Estates on Wednesday
Local time
9:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 21.6-mile trip, with 66% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles along Tom Murphy Freeway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. You'll primarily navigate via Tom Murphy Freeway, Bowdon Junction Road, and GA 61. This combination suggests a mix of faster-paced highway driving and potentially some more direct, though still efficient, road travel as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Murphy Freeway and Bowdon Junction Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (GA 16 / Mount Zion Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (I 20 / Tom Murphy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
194 ft
Total Descent
321 ft
Highest Point
1,289 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
221 ft
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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