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Trip from Whitesburg, 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 Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

27 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

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Downtown Whitesburg, GA, GA

Whitesburg, GA

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown Paradise Estates, GA, GA

Paradise Estates, GA

Griffin Wooldridge

Trip Overview

This 27-mile drive from Whitesburg to Paradise Estates in Georgia is a quick, local journey that can easily be completed in under an hour, specifically 41 minutes. Given its short distance and low fuel cost of around $4, it's perfect for a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Carrollton Villa Rica Highway, Main Street, and Bankhead Highway, with a small highway share of 7%. Expect a turn-heavy experience rather than a fast-paced highway cruise. This drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward local connection without extensive travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Carrollton Villa Rica Highway 10.6 mi 16m
Main Street 9.6 mi 13m
Bankhead Highway 2.9 mi 4m
GA 166 1.9 mi 2m
Lake Paradise Road 0.9 mi 1m
Lake Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Rockmart Road 0.4 mi <1m
Newnan Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Carrollton Villa Rica Highway — 10.6 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 27 Alternate; GA 16

9.6 mi · 13 min · Main Street
2

Enter roundabout onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16

121 ft · 4 sec · Newnan Road
3

Continue on US 27 Alternate; GA 16

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Newnan Road
4

Turn right onto GA 166

1.9 mi · 2 min · GA 166
5

Turn right onto Bankhead Highway

2.9 mi · 4 min · Bankhead Highway
6

Continue on GA 61

11 mi · 16 min · Carrollton Villa Rica Highway
Use the left lane.
7

Enter roundabout onto GA 101

263 ft · 5 sec · Rockmart Road
8

Continue on GA 101

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Rockmart Road
9

Turn left onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lake Paradise Road
10

Turn left onto Lake Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lake Drive
11

Arrive at destination

Lake Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
9.6 mi into trip | ~13m 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
11.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | Bankhead Highway

Turn right onto Bankhead Highway

Navigation decision point

5
25.2 mi into trip | ~37m in | GA 101 / Rockmart Road

Enter roundabout onto GA 101 / Rockmart Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
25.7 mi into trip | ~37m in | CR 80 / Lake Paradise Road

Turn left onto CR 80 / Lake Paradise Road

Navigation decision point

4
26.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | Lake Drive

Turn left onto Lake Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.29 one way

$8.59 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $4.68 $9.36
premium $4.78 $5.08 $10.16
diesel $5.35 $5.69 $11.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.84 $1.30
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.36 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.78 $1.73

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of May 24, 2026

Origin

Whitesburg, GA

Evening in Whitesburg on Wednesday

Local time

8:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 5 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 9:02PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Paradise Estates, GA

Evening in Paradise Estates on Wednesday

Local time

8:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 9:02PM 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

1 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

41m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, which spans 27 miles and takes approximately 41 minutes. While only 7% of the journey involves highways, you'll navigate through a mix of named local roads including Carrollton Villa Rica Highway, Main Street, and Bankhead Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on Carrollton Villa Rica Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the road conditions likely shift. This drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, open highway stretches.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Carrollton Villa Rica Highway.

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 around 9.6 miles in near US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Newnan Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Whitesburg, GA to Paradise Estates, GA is easy. At 41m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Newnan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.7 miles (Bankhead Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (GA 101 / Rockmart Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,236 ft 857 ft

Total Climb

625 ft

Total Descent

413 ft

Highest Point

1,236 ft

~23.1 mi in

Elevation Range

379 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Whitesburg, GA

Full guide →

Founded 1873

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 41m. Total distance: 27 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Carrollton Villa Rica Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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: at 9.6 miles (US 27 Alternate; GA 16 / Newnan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.7 miles (Bankhead Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (GA 101 / Rockmart Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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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