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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Houston County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street
49 m · 10 sec · North Cliff Street
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Turn right onto Alabama Street
1110 ft · 26 sec · Alabama Street
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Continue on Newnan Street
2198 ft · 48 sec · Newnan Street
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Continue on Bankhead Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Bankhead Highway
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Continue on Bankhead Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Bankhead Highway
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Continue on Duncan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Duncan Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Duncan Memorial Highway
36 m · 2 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Duncan Memorial Highway
2111 ft · 36 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Capps Ferry Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Capps Ferry Road
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Continue on South Fulton Parkway
12.7 mi · 17 min · South Fulton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fulton Parkway
5.7 mi · 8 min · South Fulton Parkway
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverdale Road
142 m · 11 sec · Riverdale Road
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Turn left onto Forest Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Forest Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75
734 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Macon
1877 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
58.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Hill Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Valley Street
143 m · 18 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 Carrollton and Valdosta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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