How far is Carrollton, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Carrollton, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.9 miles (349 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.1 mi
04h 08m
Flight
216.89 mi
349.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.89 mi
Kilometers
349.05 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.1 mi
Kilometers
426.64 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Wed, May 13, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Valdosta
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Carrollton
132 mi
02h 04m
To Valdosta
133.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Valdosta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Valdosta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    58 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street

    49 m · 10 sec · North Cliff Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Alabama Street

    1110 ft · 26 sec · Alabama Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Newnan Street

    2198 ft · 48 sec · Newnan Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Bankhead Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Bankhead Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Duncan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Duncan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Duncan Memorial Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Duncan Memorial Highway

    2111 ft · 36 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Capps Ferry Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Capps Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Fulton Parkway

    12.7 mi · 17 min · South Fulton Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fulton Parkway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · South Fulton Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road

    980 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South

    50 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Riverdale Road

    142 m · 11 sec · Riverdale Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Forest Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Forest Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75

    734 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Macon

    1877 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Fall Line Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Hill Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Toombs Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and Valdosta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
140 mi · 53%
I 75 South
59.3 mi · 22%
South Fulton Parkway
21.7 mi · 8%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
Bankhead Highway
10.7 mi · 4%
Duncan Memorial Highway
4.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

140 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
216.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
02h 04m from Carrollton
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carrollton 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 Carrollton to Valdosta?

The road trip is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Carrollton and 133.1 miles from Valdosta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 216.9 miles (349 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 216.89 mi (349.05 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-85.076596, 33.580221)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.41 L · about $37.04
Round trip
$74.07
18.7 gal · 70.82 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.04 $74.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.41 $82.82
Premium $4.78 $44.67 $89.35
Diesel $5.62 $52.58 $105.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollton and Valdosta. The current time is 20:17:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.