Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Morning in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peachtree Corners, 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
1h 3m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peachtree Corners, GA
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Villa Rica, GA
Giorgi Gobadze
Trip Overview
Peachtree Corners to Villa Rica is 52 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via Tom Murphy Freeway/Atlanta Bypass, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a relatively short drive, mostly on major roadways, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip between these two points. You'll find it's a practical route for getting from one suburban area to another without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 23.7 mi | 26m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Montgomery Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| GA 141 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Murphy Freeway
— 23.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Villa Rica, GA.
1
Start on GA 141
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the exit onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
GA 141
Toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
3
Merge onto GA 141
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 285
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 20
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 26
Toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
196 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Villa Rica Historic District
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto CR 245
417 ft
·
8 sec
·
Liberty Road
11
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 78; GA 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 78; GA 8
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Montgomery Street
14
Turn right onto GA 61
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Carroll Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Temple Street
335 ft
·
14 sec
·
Temple Street
16
Arrive at destination
Temple Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Peachtree Corners, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 50.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
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.
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingha...
8
50.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Liberty Road, 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 26
Toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica
8
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward Villa Rica Historic District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Villa Rica Historic District
6
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 78; GA 8 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 78; GA 8 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Villa Rica on Sunday
Local time
10:59 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
28 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
1h 3m 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?
You'll spend nearly half the drive, about 49%, on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 23.7 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. After that, expect a mix of highway and surface roads for the remainder of your trip. The transition from the main highway bypass to surface roads will likely involve navigating through areas with more frequent intersections and local traffic.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on Tom Murphy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 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: at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peachtree Corners, GA and Villa Rica, GA, road signs point toward Chattanooga and Birmingham.
Chattanooga
5.4 mi in
|
~8m
Birmingham
25.9 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.7 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Villa Rica, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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