How far is Covington, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Covington, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 212 miles (341.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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 25m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Valdosta.
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Start on the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Monticello Street Southwest
2010 ft · 55 sec · Monticello Street Southwest
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Continue on Jackson Highway Southwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jackson Highway Southwest
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Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
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Continue on State Route 36
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
23 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1473 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street
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Continue on State Route 36
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Turn left onto I 75 South
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 24 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 Covington 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Covington and Patchy Fog then 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 Covington to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 212 miles (341.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 108.1 miles from Covington and 104 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.63 one way or $59.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Covington and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 193.92 mi (312.08 km).
#1 Covington
City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.5967800, -83.8601800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $29.63 | $59.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.13 | $66.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.07 | $84.14 |
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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