How far is Cusseta, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Cusseta, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.65 mi
02h 40m
Flight
134.4 mi
216.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.4 mi
Kilometers
216.29 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.65 mi
Kilometers
252.11 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Sun, May 31, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Cusseta
Sun, May 31, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cusseta
2026-05-30T22:57
Arrive Valdosta
Sun, May 31, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cusseta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Albany
GA

The capital of Georgia.

From Cusseta
73.6 mi
01h 20m
To Valdosta
83 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McNaughton Street

    68 m · 11 sec · McNaughton Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Richland Road

    51 m · 3 sec · Richland Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie

    151 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    13 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Bypass

    1794 ft · 34 sec · East Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    2088 ft · 45 sec · Veterans Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue Southeast

  28. 28

    Continue on Sunbelt Parkway

    32.9 mi · 43 min · Sunbelt Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Saint Augustine Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint Augustine Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · River Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto West Valley Street

    698 ft · 26 sec · West Valley Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Toombs Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunbelt Parkway
32.9 mi · 21%
Moultrie Road
32.8 mi · 21%
Wall Street
16 mi · 10%
Richland Road
15.4 mi · 10%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 9%
Liberty Expressway
10.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
134.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
01h 20m from Cusseta
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cusseta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Valdosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cusseta to Valdosta?

The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Cusseta and 83 miles from Valdosta.

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

The direct path is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cusseta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Valdosta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cusseta and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 134.4 mi (216.29 km).

Cusseta

#1 Cusseta

Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States

Population11,267
Coordinates32.3054300, -84.7727000
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: McNaughton Street (-84.772994, 32.305503)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.93 L · about $21.90
Round trip
$43.81
11.06 gal · 41.86 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.90 $43.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.49 $48.98
Premium $4.78 $26.42 $52.84
Diesel $5.62 $31.10 $62.20

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cusseta and Valdosta. The current time is 22:57:12.

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.