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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.42 mi
03h 29m
Flight
203.61 mi
327.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.61 mi
Kilometers
327.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.42 mi
Kilometers
374.05 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Fairburn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairburn
2026-04-23T07:26
Arrive Valdosta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairburn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Fairburn
114.5 mi
01h 44m
To Valdosta
117.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broad Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Spivey Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lake Spivey Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Hill Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Toombs Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
140 mi · 60%
I 75 South
50.5 mi · 22%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
West Broad Street
11.8 mi · 5%
Lake Spivey Parkway
3.77 mi · 2%
West Hill Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
203.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
01h 44m from Fairburn
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Fairburn

#1 Fairburn

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population17,136
Coordinates33.5670600, -84.5810400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest Broad Street (-84.581126, 33.567182)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.05 L · about $32.48
Round trip
$64.96
16.4 gal · 62.1 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairburn and Valdosta. The current time is 07:26:27.

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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.