Origin
Mount Zion, GA
Morning in Mount Zion on Sunday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Zion, GA to Paradise Estates, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Mount Zion, GA
Art Merikotka
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 125 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
$3.38 one way
$6.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Paradise Estates, GA
Morning in Paradise Estates on Sunday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
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.
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.
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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