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Trip from Mount Zion, 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 Jul 19, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

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Downtown Mount Zion, GA, GA

Mount Zion, GA

Art Merikotka

Downtown Paradise Estates, GA, GA

Paradise Estates, GA

Griffin Wooldridge

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Tom Murphy Freeway — 12.1 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

22 ft · 3 sec · this road
2

Turn right

52 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto GA 16

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Mount Zion Road
4

Turn left onto Mitchell Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Mitchell Street
5

Turn left onto Bowdon Junction Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · Bowdon Junction Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Park Street
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 20 East
8

Merge onto I 20

12 mi · 12 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 24 Toward GA 61, GA 101: Villa Rica Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto GA 61; GA 101

2.1 mi · 3 min · GA 61; GA 101
Use the left lane.
11

Enter roundabout onto GA 101

263 ft · 5 sec · Rockmart Road
12

Continue on GA 101

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Rockmart Road
13

Turn left onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lake Paradise Road
14

Turn left onto Lake Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lake Drive
15

Arrive at destination

Lake Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 16 / Mount Zion Road

Turn right onto GA 16 / Mount Zion Road

Navigation decision point

5
5.2 mi into trip | ~11m 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
17.3 mi into trip | ~23m 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
5
19.8 mi into trip | ~28m in | GA 101 / Rockmart Road

Enter roundabout onto GA 101 / Rockmart Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.19 one way

$6.38 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $3.50 $7.01
premium $4.49 $3.82 $7.64
diesel $4.80 $4.08 $8.16

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Mount Zion, GA

Morning in Mount Zion on Sunday

Local time

11:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 to 10 mph 38% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 7:49AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Paradise Estates, GA

Morning in Paradise Estates on Sunday

Local time

11:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 to 10 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 7:49AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

32m 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?

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.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Tom Murphy Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

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.

Driving Effort 5/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,289 ft 1,068 ft

Total Climb

194 ft

Total Descent

321 ft

Highest Point

1,289 ft

~4.6 mi in

Elevation Range

221 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Mount Zion, GA

Full guide →

Jerusalem (Hebrew: ירושלים Yerushalayim, Arabic: القدس al-Quds) is the largest city of Israel. Israel claims it as its capital and a few countries including the United States recognize that claim, but most other countries and the United Nations do not. The ancient city in the Judean Hills has a fascinating history spanning thousands of years. The city is holy to the three monotheistic religions — Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and serves as a spiritual, religious, and cultural center. Due to the religious significance of the city, and in particular the many sites of the Old City area, Jerusalem is one of the main tourist destinations in Israel. Jerusalem has many historic, archeological and cultural sites, along with vibrant and crowded shopping centers, cafes, and restaurants.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 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: 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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