How far is Albany, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Colquitt County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Valdosta.
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Start on Pine Avenue
2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
2137 ft · 52 sec · West Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Radium Springs Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Radium Springs Road
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Turn left onto East Oakridge Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · East Oakridge Drive
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Continue on Moultrie Road
13.6 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road
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Turn right
36 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on North Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Parkway
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Continue on East Bypass
1794 ft · 34 sec · East Bypass
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
2088 ft · 45 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Sunbelt Parkway
32.9 mi · 43 min · Sunbelt Parkway
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Continue on Saint Augustine Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint Augustine Road
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · River Street
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Turn slight left onto West Valley Street
698 ft · 26 sec · West Valley Street
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Turn left onto North Toombs Street
68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street
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Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Valdosta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sunbelt Parkway
Continue on Sunbelt Parkway
32.9 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moultrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Albany and 49.3 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 72.99 mi (117.46 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valdosta
The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,668 |
| Coordinates | 30.8333400, -83.2803200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.86 | $27.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.60 | $35.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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