How far is Folkston, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Folkston, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Clinch County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folkston and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folkston and Valdosta.
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Start on Magnolia Street
67 m · 11 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Love Street
79 m · 17 sec · Love Street
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Turn left onto Okefenokee Drive
3179 ft · 1 min · Okefenokee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
32.1 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto Screven Avenue
1945 ft · 43 sec · Screven Avenue
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Turn right onto Jenkins Street
153 m · 10 sec · Jenkins Street
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Continue on Francis Street
1541 ft · 45 sec · Francis Street
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Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
1026 ft · 25 sec · South Nicholls Street
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Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue
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Continue on Wadley Road
835 ft · 27 sec · Wadley Road
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Turn left
18 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
54 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
64 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
656 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North Ashley Street
773 ft · 28 sec · North Ashley Street
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Turn left onto East Magnolia Street
156 m · 25 sec · East Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto North Patterson Street
109 m · 14 sec · North Patterson Street
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Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
13 m · 2 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 Folkston and Valdosta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 1 North
Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
32.1 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Folkston and Sunny near Valdosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Folkston to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Argyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Folkston and 49.2 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Folkston and Sunny near Valdosta.
Stop Ideas Near Argyle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waycross Utility Billing Department
City of Waycross
Waycross Public Works
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Argyle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Folkston and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 75.29 mi (121.16 km).
#1 Folkston
City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 30.8309500, -82.0113100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.79 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $14.69 | $29.37 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $16.17 | $32.34 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
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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