Origin
Newnan, GA
Late night in Newnan on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newnan, GA to Villa Rica, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newnan, GA
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Villa Rica, GA
Giorgi Gobadze
Trip Overview
This straightforward 35-mile drive from Newnan, GA to Villa Rica, GA takes approximately 53 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Traveling primarily on Main Street and Carrollton Villa Rica Highway, with a brief section of US 27 Alternate, you'll find this route is more about navigating local roads than cruising on the highway, with only 20% of the journey on faster roads. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5, making it an economical choice. Given its short duration and local feel, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for a flexible departure time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Carrollton Villa Rica Highway | 8 mi | 11m |
| US 27 Alternate | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Temple Avenue West | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Bankhead Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| GA 166 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Carroll Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Clark Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 9.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Villa Rica, GA.
1
Start on US 29; GA 14
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16; GA 34
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Clark Street
3
Continue on US 27 Alternate; GA 16; GA 34
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Temple Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 27 Alternate; GA 16
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 27 Alternate; GA 16
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US 27 Alternate; GA 16
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
Newnan Road
8
Continue on US 27 Alternate; GA 16
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Newnan Road
9
Turn right onto GA 166
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 166
10
Turn right onto Bankhead Highway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bankhead Highway
11
Continue on GA 61
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Carrollton Villa Rica Highway
12
Turn right onto South Carroll Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Carroll Road
13
Turn left onto Temple Street
335 ft
·
14 sec
·
Temple Street
14
Arrive at destination
Temple Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Newnan, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 27 Alternate; GA 16; GA 34 / Clark Street
Turn right onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16; GA 34 / Clark Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Newnan Road
Enter roundabout onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Newnan Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
22.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Bankhead Highway
Turn right onto Bankhead Highway
Navigation decision point
3
34.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Temple Street
Turn left onto Temple Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
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.
Destination
Villa Rica, GA
Late night in Villa Rica on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Carrollton, GA
18 mi in
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
23 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
53m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you make your way from Newnan to Villa Rica. With only 20% of the route on highways, you'll be navigating through communities for most of the 53-minute trip. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 9.8 miles along Main Street. This means you'll be engaging with the road more frequently, making it a more interactive driving experience than a typical interstate journey. The character shifts subtly as you transition between local streets and the slightly more direct highway segments.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27 Alternate; GA 16; GA 34 / Clark Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newnan, GA to Villa Rica, GA is easy. At 53m with 20% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 27 Alternate; GA 16; GA 34 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.2 miles (US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Newnan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Main Street. 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 (US 27 Alternate; GA 16; GA 34 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.2 miles (US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Newnan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Villa Rica, 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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