How far is College Park, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from College Park, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Valdosta.
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Start on Harvard Avenue
13 m · 4 sec · Harvard Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2653 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
536 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Virginia Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto Toffie Terrace
148 m · 12 sec · Toffie Terrace
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Turn left onto Airport Loop Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Airport Loop Road
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Turn left onto Charles W Grant Parkway
534 ft · 24 sec · Charles W Grant Parkway
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Turn left onto I 75 South
2782 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 1 hr 7 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 College Park 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving College Park 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 College Park to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from College Park and 113.9 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.65 one way or $63.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around College Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 206.48 mi (332.29 km).
#1 College Park
City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.
| Population | 15,199 |
| Coordinates | 33.6534400, -84.4493700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $31.65 | $63.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.39 | $70.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.18 | $76.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.94 | $89.87 |
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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