How far is Fairburn, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Fairburn, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Fairburn and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairburn and Valdosta.
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Start on West Broad Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Lake Spivey Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lake Spivey Parkway
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South
1934 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 54 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 Fairburn 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.
Sunny leaving Fairburn and Sunny near Valdosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairburn to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 114.5 miles from Fairburn and 117.9 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.48 one way or $64.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairburn and Sunny near Valdosta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairburn and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 203.61 mi (327.68 km).
#1 Fairburn
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 17,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.5670600, -84.5810400 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $32.48 | $64.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.32 | $72.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.18 | $78.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.12 | $92.23 |
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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