Origin
Villa Rica, GA
Late night in Villa Rica on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Villa Rica, GA to Marietta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Villa Rica, GA
Giorgi Gobadze
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Villa Rica to Marietta, Georgia, you are in for a quick 31.5-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 49 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $5 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. You will navigate via Villa Rica Highway, Charles Hardy Parkway, and Dallas Highway as you transition between these two Georgia cities. Because the entire trip is well under an hour, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your own needs rather than worrying about long-haul logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica Highway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Dallas Highway | 9.6 mi | 15m |
| Charles Hardy Parkway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Whitlock Avenue Northwest | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Jimmy Campbell Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Marietta Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Villa Rica Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villa Rica, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on Temple Street
248 ft
·
17 sec
·
Temple Street
2
Turn left onto North Candler Street
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Candler Street
3
Turn right onto GA 61
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto GA 61
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto GA 61
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dallas Highway
6
Continue on GA 61
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas Highway
7
Continue on GA 61
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Villa Rica Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on GA 61
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Nathan Dean Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 278; GA 6; GA 120
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto GA 120; GA 360
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Marietta Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on GA 120
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Continue on GA 120
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Dallas Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on GA 120
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitlock Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Turn left onto GA 5; GA 120 Alternate
372 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Mill Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mill Street Northwest
17
Turn right onto West Park Square
225 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Park Square
18
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Villa Rica, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.3 — 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
|
North Candler Street
Turn left onto North Candler Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 61 / Main Street
Turn right onto GA 61 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GA 61 / Dallas Highway
Enter roundabout onto GA 61 / Dallas Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
GA 120; GA 360 / Marietta Highway
Turn left onto GA 120; GA 360 / Marietta Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
31.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
GA 5; GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Turn left onto GA 5; GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.93 one way
$9.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Marietta, GA
Late night in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
California, GA
16 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
49m 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?
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local route rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. With only 18 miles of your trip occurring on highways, you will spend a significant portion of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.5-mile segment along Villa Rica Highway. Expect the road's character to shift as you move through these varying stretches, requiring you to stay attentive to the winding layout. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that demands more focus than a typical high-speed highway commute.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Villa Rica Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Candler Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 31.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (North Candler Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 61 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (GA 61 / Dallas Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Marietta, GA
Full guide →Marietta is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta. It is the fourth largest city in the state. Dobbins Air Reserve Base on the south side of town and a Lockheed Martin manufacturing plant are among the major industries in the city.
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 49m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Villa Rica Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Marietta, 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: near the start (North Candler Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 61 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (GA 61 / Dallas Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marietta, 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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